The Poyson Garden - first US edition
by Karen Harper - signed
Under virtual house arrest at Hatfield during the reign of half-sister Mary,
Elizabeth Tudor occasionally escapes her guardians through use of deceit and
disguise. After learning of a plot to poison the remaining Boleyns - herself
included, of course - she quickly enlists the help of her very own "privy and
covert" council: her childhood governess, her groom, a female herbalist, and a
talented actor. Together they sleuth, pooling resources, gathering clues, and
finally identifying the poisoners. Mary Tudor's England is realistically
re-created in this series launch, and Elizabeth's servants prove a lively band.
But in this Elizabeth, Harper has created an inspired if historically unlikely
heroine. A fun read, regardless.
Book has oatmeal boards quarter bound with burgundy cloth, with the title in
gold on the spine; 320 pages with dimensions (in inches) of 1.25 x 8.75 x 5.75.
Unread. Signed and dated on the date of publication by the author.
Jacket is in fine, unclipped condition, price intact at $21.95, mylar protected.