To Kill a Queen A Novel
To Kill a Queen A Novel by Amie McNee, published by Crooked Lane Books on November 11, 2025, is a historical mystery set in Elizabethan London. This edition, comprising 288 pages, introduces readers to a shadowy world of crime through the eyes of Jack, a rebellious heir seeking redemption. After an assassination attempt on Queen Elizabeth I, Jack is thrust into a dangerous investigation, hoping to escape his criminal past while navigating the treacherous alleyways of the city.
In this twisty narrative, Jack teams up with a coroner named Damian and a secretive barmaid to uncover the truth behind the assassination attempt. As Jack delves deeper into the case, he faces mounting danger, with informants turning up dead and leads disappearing. The story explores themes of trust and betrayal, immersing readers in a richly detailed historical setting while intertwining elements of mystery and suspense. This novel will appeal to those interested in LGBTQ+ narratives and the complexities of crime and identity in a historical context.
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Enter a shadowy world of crime in Elizabethan London with this twisty historical mystery featuring a queer sleuth and a dash of romance!
When Queen Elizabeth I is nearly assassinated, the rebellious heir to a criminal legacy seizes an opportunity for a better life.
London, 1579. In the treacherous alleyways of London, Jack has left behind the life of petty crime, hoping to atone for the past by rooting out murderers. As the eldest child of a notorious and infamous figure who controls the slums, Jack has no safe place to land and dreams of a future off the streets. When an attempt is made on the Queen’s life, it falls to Jack to catch the would-be assassin and fight for a different future.
With the help of a coroner, Damian; a sultry barmaid with a secret; and the criminal connections from Jack’s past, the unlikely investigator dives into the case. But the former thief’s informants keep turning up dead, and every lead seems to vanish just when it feels within reach. As Jack follows the trail deeper into danger, the question becomes: Who can truly be trusted?
With the promise of security and redemption hanging overhead, Jack must uncover who orchestrated the assassination attempt before time runs out in this historical mystery, perfect for fans of Tasha Alexander.
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