Treason

Fourteen-year-old Beth Johnson is a talented and beautiful young actress. She is also a spy. The year is 1664, and Charles II is on the throne, but all is not well in the bustling city of London, and there are those who would gladly kill the king and destroy the Monarchy. One morning, a mysterious ghost ship drifts up the Thames. Sent to investigate by the King's Master of Secrets, Alan Strange, Beth quickly finds herself embroiled in a dangerous adventure. Will Beth be able to unravel the plot to kill the King before it's too late?

For ages 9-12. From the Secrets and Spies series. Set in England's Reformation era, this new adventure series follows the work of three young spies . Leading the group is Beth Johnson, a 14-year-old beautiful and talented actress. Navy Board clerk, John Turner is eager to stand by Beth's side, as both a partner and a friend. And rounding out the group, is Ralph Chandler, a humorous fellow whose criminal past comes in quite handy. Together, the trio will stop at nothing to unravel dangerous plots against the king.

* Historical Fiction: Takes place in London in the late 1600s

* Major historical event occurs in each story

* Suspense, adventure, danger and a great friendship unfold in these stories

* Highlights the main character as an early feminist