Book description
When the Court clockmaker, Mr Urseau, is found dead in his workshop -
a dagger in his chest and a key clutched in his hand - rumours start
flying. Was the murderer his young assistant? Or maybe his wife? Both
could be after Urseau's private treasure. And where is the key from?
What is it for?
Lady Grace, Queen Elizabeth's own Lady Pursuiviant, is determined to
get to the bottom of all these questions. But things get even more
complicated when Grace discovers that a mysterious clock was delivered
to the palace on the day Urseau was killed . . .
Lady Grace Cavendish was a Maid of Honour at the court of Queen
Elizabeth, She became a ward of court after both her parents were
tragically killed in the service of the Queen. Her daybooks, written for
her own pleasure, have now reached a wide audience.