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Deception

Name: Deception
ISBN: 9781862303799

By Grace Cavendish and Jan Burchett

At a glittering Frost Fair, silver coins over a dead man’s eyes signal danger for Lady Grace.

suspenseful atmospheric intriguing historical

Genres

Mystery Historical Fiction Adventure

What is Deception about?

During London's spectacular Frost Fair, Lady Grace enjoys ice skating with the royal court until a man's body is discovered beside the frozen river. Silver coins have been placed over his eyes, but what do they mean? As the Queen's special investigator, Grace must follow a trail of secrets through the glittering Tudor court. With danger closing in and powerful suspects hiding the truth, she must uncover the killer before another chilling warning becomes a deadly reality.

About the author

Grace Cavendish is the name behind The Lady Grace Mysteries, a popular series of historical detective stories for children. The books follow Lady Grace, a clever maid of honour at Queen Elizabeth I’s court, as she solves puzzles and uncovers secrets. Readers may know titles such as Assassin, Betrayal and Conspiracy.

Pages

233 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2007

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