Web of Silk, A
by Fiona Buckley
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Pub Date Jun 01 2019 | Archive Date May 31 2019
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Description
August, 1582. The queen’s spymaster, Sir Francis Walsingham, has ordered Ursula to keep an eye on her new neighbour, Giles Frost, who is rumoured to be spying for King Philip of Spain. Arriving at Knoll House on the pretext of teaching his two daughters embroidery, Ursula’s secret mission is to feed false information to Frost to pass on to the Spanish. Walsingham has assured Ursula that she’ll be in no danger. But events take a decidedly sinister turn when a body is found in the woods near Ursula’s home, a stained glass window is smashed and a bridal dowry is stolen. What secrets are contained within the Knoll House … and is Ursula being lured into a lethal trap?
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781780291130 |
| PRICE | $28.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 224 |
Featured Reviews
Kathleen C, Media/Journalist
"Web of Silk" earns 5/5 Elizabethan Spies...Engaging Must Read!
Hop into your time machine and set the dials for 1582 England...then get ready for an intriguing page-turner of espionage, theft, and murder! This is my introduction to Ursula Blanchard and her life in Elizabethan England, but I found enough references to background and character connections to keep me in the know most of the time. Ursula is directed by the Queen Elizabeth's spymaster Sir Walsingham to keep a close eye on her new neighbor Giles Frost. It is rumored Frost is spying for the King of Spain, and Ursula is expected to casually feed him false information to trap him in his treason. Intriguing. Entertaining. A very informative experience with historical events and characters weaving through the story. Fiona Buckley's writing style included vivid descriptions, explanations, and dialogue that illustrated well the Elizabethan times, class, and mores of English society. She has penned a delightful first-person narrative from Ursula's perspective, and although the times do not afford her the independence contemporary women enjoy, she is strong, intelligent, and a fascinating character. I am absolutely hooked, and eager to read the previous book!
Maria M, Librarian
This was a complimentary copy courtesy of netgalley - thank you so much
I've not read any of Fiona Buckley's novels before but this was an absolute belter !!! I will certainly be looking our for more and would heartily recommend !!!
I love that Ursula is such a strong female character - such a great read
I got so quickly immersed in the story and the characters - time just flew away - could NOT put down - can't wait to read more from this author
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