A Traitor’s Tears
A Traitor’s Tears by Fiona Buckley is a historical fiction novel published by Crème de la Crime in 2013. This edition, comprising 240 pages, is presented in English and follows the story of Ursula Blanchard, who, after the murder of her neighbor Jane Cobbold, finds herself embroiled in a web of espionage and state affairs. As a recently widowed mother living in Surrey, Ursula’s quiet life is disrupted when her manservant Brockley is accused of the crime, prompting her to seek assistance from her former mentor, Lord Burghley.
Readers will encounter a narrative that intertwines mystery and crime as Ursula navigates the complexities of her situation. The plot thickens with a second murder and the involvement of the queen’s spymaster, Francis Walsingham, pushing Ursula further into the dangerous world of espionage. This book explores themes of loyalty and justice against the backdrop of 16th-century England, making it a compelling read for fans of thrillers and women sleuths.
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When Ursula Blanchard’s neighbour is murdered, she is once again involved with matters of espionage and affairs of state
July, 1573. Recently widowed, Ursula Blanchard is living a quiet life on her Surrey estate, caring for her infant son. But her peaceful existence is shattered when Ursula’s neighbour Jane Cobbold is found dead in her own flowerbed, stabbed through the heart with a silver dagger – and Ursula’s manservant Brockley is arrested for the crime. Determined to prove Brockley’s innocence, Ursula seeks help from her old mentor Lord Burghley. But when a second death occurs and the queen’s new spymaster, Francis Walsingham, gets involved, once again Ursula is reluctantly drawn into matters of espionage and affairs of state.
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