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The Poyson Garden (Elizabeth I, Bk 1)
The Poyson Garden - Elizabeth I, Bk 1
Author: Karen Harper
The letter came in secret, with a pearl ear drop from an aunt long thought dead, resurrecting the forbidden past. Banished by her spiteful half sister, Queen Mary, to Hatfield House in the English countryside, twenty-five-year-old Princess Elizabeth cannot refuse the summons. The Boleyn's are in grave danger. And Elizabeth, daughter of Anne Bole...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780440225928
ISBN-10: 0440225922
Publication Date: 2003
Pages: 320
Rating:
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3.8 stars, based on 60 ratings
Publisher: Dell
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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 reviewed The Poyson Garden (Elizabeth I, Bk 1) on + 5 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I was SO excited to discover that one of my favorite authors writes about one of my favorite eras. The book was a tad bit hard to believe but still very good.
reviewed The Poyson Garden (Elizabeth I, Bk 1) on + 62 more book reviews
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The first in a series about Princess (later Queen) Elizabeth. She must track down someone who poisoned her aunt and who is trying to poison herself. As the story ends, she finds out that her half-sister has died, so she becomes queen. This story is an incredible read, and left me looking for the others in the series.
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Enjoyable enough but Queen Elizabeth as Nancy Drew is a bit much.
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 kopsahl48 avatar reviewed The Poyson Garden (Elizabeth I, Bk 1) on + 181 more book reviews
In this intriguing historical mystery, Harper has taken the future Queen Elizabeth and puts her smack dab in the middle of a plot to poison the entire Boleyn clan. During the time of Queen Marys reign, Elizabeth has had to deal with always looking over her shoulder. Now with this new threat inching closer, Elizabeth must find out whom is behind it and she is hoping that her sister is not the one pulling the strings. After receiving a letter from her Aunt Mary who she thought was dead; Elizabeth begins her journey under close scrutiny of her guardian, Sir Thomas. Lucky for Elizabeth, her Aunt Mary conveniently had a medicine woman who bears a striking resemblance to Elizabeth and can be used as a decoy.

I loved the easy flow of the plot line in The Poyson Garden. Harper keeps you guessing till the end on who is behind the evil scheme. Even though this is HEAVY on fiction I loved that Harper retained Elizabeths proud and temperamental characteristics and many familiar faces of Elizabeths inner circle are included. The friends she gathers during her sleuthing are interesting and an intricate part to the mystery. Fun and witty, this mystery is an easy read for a nice relaxing afternoon.
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An interesting story with a bit of history thrown in.
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Very enjoyable mystery--1st in the series. I enjoyed all the history and historical details. They added an extra dimension to an interesting mystery story. I'm looking forward to readinf the next in the series


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