The Queens Lies, Oliver Clements
The Queens Lies, Oliver Clements
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The Queen's Lies

Author: Oliver Clements

Narrator: Matthew Lloyd Davies

Unabridged: 11 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/13/2024


Synopsis

The latest in the thrilling and “lively” (The New York Times) Agents of the Crown series follows John Dee and his wife working together in an act of espionage that may turn out to be treason.

While working on a powerful new weapon for England, the country’s first secret agent John Dee finds himself threatened from all sides. First, his secret plans are stolen, then his son is kidnapped by a vengeful enemy from his past. At the same time, Dee’s wife, Jane, is sent by Queen Elizabeth I to console her cousin, Mary, Queen of Scots, as court advisors attempt to try her for treason.

But Jane suspects her assignment is much more than a visit from a sympathetic cousin. Is it possible that Elizabeth sent her to speed Mary to her death without the public trial that she knows will forever define the limits of royal power? Together, John and Jane begin to feel genuine sympathy for the Scottish queen and work to finish his invention, protect their son, and save Mary from the scaffold. But can they do that while remaining loyal to the English crown?

Reviews

Goodreads review by Bam cooks the books on August 11, 2024

"No man or woman, whoever they may be, is above the law. It trumps everything and everyone." (Something our Supreme Court needs to remember and take to heart. Thank you, Oliver Clements, for putting that truth so well!) The fourth book in the Agents of the Crown series set in the court of Queen Eliz......more

Goodreads review by Christine on June 22, 2024

Very different storytelling to say the least and I found myself struggling, at times, to stay engaged. This is definitely not your average historical fiction book but is definitely worth giving it a go. Alas for me, I'll just stick to the typical versions of writing. Thanks to Netgalley, the author......more

Goodreads review by Sue on August 20, 2024

It’s nice to have a chance to catch up with John Dee again… Having read and really liked the first book in Oliver Clements’ Agents of the Crown series, The Eyes of the Queen, I was happy to receive a review copy of the latest book in the series, The Queen’s Lies, which just recently came out. And I e......more

Goodreads review by Jean on September 08, 2024

Things are looking up for John Dee, an alchemist and astronomer in Tudor England. The demonstration of a new cannon designed by his friend brings an order and a sizable advance along with a threat if their delivery is not made by their deadline. Returning to his home, however, the advance is stolen......more

Goodreads review by Teresa Brock on September 11, 2024

The Queen’s Lies An Agents of the Crown Novel Oliver Clements August 13, 2024 Atria/Leopold & Company Audio: Blackstone I picked this up as a solo and went back and read the first three books in the series and I am so glad that I did especially since each book continues on in the historical timeline. Book......more