| The Murder in the Tower: The Story of Frances, Countess of Essex Contributor(s): Plaidy, Jean (Author) |
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ISBN: 0307346218 ISBN-13: 9780307346216 Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY) OUR PRICE: $18.05 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Historical - General - Fiction | Biographical - Fiction | Sagas |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2009044482 |
| Series: Novel of the Stuarts |
| Physical Information: 0.73" H x 5.24" W x 8.1" (0.55 lbs) 336 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The dashing Robert Carr is a well-known favorite of King James I. After attracting his attention by falling from a horse in the tiltyard, Robert rises quickly through the ranks. But when the cunning and beautiful Frances Howard comes to court, a very dangerous liaison changes everything. Married against her will while still a child, Frances emerges from that experience a headstrong force of nature--determined to have her own way, no matter what the consequences. Her attempts to rid herself of an unwanted husband, and later to ensnare a lukewarm lover, have led her deep into the world of spell-makers and poisoners. This is a woman to underestimate at great peril. But not until Robert finds himself ensnared in one of Frances's plots--imprisoned in the Tower of London and accused of murder--does he learn at last what she is truly capable of. |
