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DescriptionA Kirkus 2018 Best Book of the Year Shakespeare in Love meets Philippa Gregory in this witty and thrilling story of star-crossed assassins in Elizabeth England, perfect for fans of My Lady Jane and The Gentlemans Guide to Vice and Virtue When Lady Katherines father is killed for being an illegally practicing Catholic, she discovers treason wasnt the only secret hes been hiding -- he was also involved in a murder plot against the reigning Queen Elizabeth I. With nothing left to lose, Katherine disguises herself as a boy and travels to London to fulfill her fathers mission, and to take it one step further -- kill the queen herself.Katherines opportunity comes in the form of William Shakespeares newest play, which is to be performed in front of Her Majesty. But what she doesnt know is that the play is not just a play. Its a plot to root out insurrectionists and destroy the rebellion once and for all.The mastermind behind this ruse is Toby Ellis, a young spy for the queen with secrets of his own. When Toby and Katherine are cast opposite each other as the plays leads, they find themselves inexplicably drawn to one another. But the closer they grow, the more precarious their positions become. And soon they learn that star-crossed love, mistaken identity, and betrayal are far more dangerous off the stage than on.About the AuthorVirginia Boecker is the author of The Witch Hunter series and An Assassins Guide to Love and Treason. A graduate of the University of Texas, she had a decade-long career in technology before quitting to become a full-time writer. When she isnt writing, Virginia likes running, reading, traveling, and trying new things (most recently: learning to drive a boat). She has lived all over the world but currently resides in beautiful Lake Oswego, Oregon with her husband, children, a dog called George and a cat named Thomas.
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Vânzător: Elefant.ro
Brand: Little, Brown & Company
