A young John Shakespeare is new to the field of intrigue and
conspiracy, but Sir Francis Walsingham has entrusted him to
uncover a plot revolving around Mary, Queen of Scots that
would free her from Sheffield Castle. What Shakespeare finds
at Sheffield is much more sinister than he could have
imagined and leads him to his home county of Warwickshire
which has been sharply divided in the religious war between
Protestants and Catholics. When his family is pulled into
this treasonous plot, John must act quickly to uphold his
duty to Queen and country as well as his duty to his family.
THE QUEEN'S MAN by Rory Clements is a twisting, complex
mystery that delves into the secrets that can divide a
family. Rory Clements has given his readers another
fantastic mystery in the life of John Shakespeare, allowing
us to see the man as he first dipped his toe into the world
of intrigue and treason. If you've been as curious about
Topcliffe and Shakespeare's mutual dislike for each other as
I have, THE QUEEN'S MAN has the answers.
Every story I read
by Rory Clements adds to my enjoyment of this world. It is
so large and interconnected that each novel feels like it
adds another piece to the greater puzzle of John
Shakespeare's entire life and career while maintaining the
ability for each book to be read as a stand-alone novel.
John Shakespeare is a sharply intelligent protagonist. His
rigid sense of duty and disciplined mind make him the
perfect man to investigate conspiracy, but it is his
unshakable morality and empathy that make him a fantastic
character to follow through Elizabethan England. Shakespeare
always knows which side of the line he stands on. He is the
Quee's man without a doubt. That responsibility and
devotion doesn't stop him from seeing each individual he
must question as another human struggling to survive in a
world divided. He's a fascinating mix of resolute duty,
empathetic secret-keeper, devoted family-man, and magnet for
trouble that makes each scene a surprise.
Author Rory Clements knows how to defy expectations and lead
his main character John Shakespeare into the most unusual
and unexpected situations. THE QUEEN'S MAN is fast-paced,
exciting, and full of intrigue that I highly recommend. John
Shakespeare is such a wonderfully drawn character that it's
easy to believe he did exist, and he did save England from
nefarious plots.
England is a viper's nest of conspiracy. It is 1852, and the conflict between Protestants and Catholics threatens to tear the country in two. While Queen Elizabeth I holds the reins of power, there are those whose loyalty lies with her imprisoned cousin—Mary, Queen of Scots. On his first major mission for Sir Francis Walsingham, the young John Shakespeare is ordered to untangle a conspiracy to free the Stuart queen from Sheffield Castle. All too soon, he realizes that the tentacles of the plot reach deep into his native Warwickshire and threaten his own friends and family. His duty lies with Elizabeth … but how far will he go to protect those he loves?
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