About the book
Young Queen Elizabeth I's path to the throne has been a perilous one, and already she faces a dangerous crisis. French troops have landed in Scotland to quell a rebel Protestant army, and Elizabeth fears once they are entrenched on the border, they will invade England.
Isabel Thornleigh has returned to London from the New World with her Spanish husband, Carlos Valverde, and their young son. Ever the queen's loyal servant, Isabel is recruited to smuggle money to the Scottish rebels. Yet Elizabeth's trust only goes so far--Isabel's son will be the queen's hostage until she completes her mission. Matters grow worse when Isabel's husband is engaged as military advisor to the French, putting the couple on opposite sides in a deadly cold war. . .
\"Starts strong and doesn't let up. . .Kyle's latest is extremely accessible for readers unfamiliar with the series.\" --Publishers Weekly
\"Memorable characters, lush historical details, fascinating intrigues, and court drama. History and romance merge, loyalty and passions run high and readers are riveted to the pages.\" --RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars
\"Riveting, adventurous. . .superb!\" --Historical Novel Society
Editions of The Queen's Gamble
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780758271747
- EBook
- ISBN 9780758278814
Read an Excerpt
Young Queen Elizabeth I's path to the throne has been a perilous one, and already she faces a dangerous crisis. French troops have landed in Scotland to quell a rebel Protestant army, and Elizabeth fears once they are entrenched on the border, they will invade England.
Isabel Thornleigh has returned to London from the New World with her Spanish husband, Carlos Valverde, and their young son. Ever the queen's loyal servant, Isabel is recruited to smuggle money to the Scottish rebels. Yet Elizabeth's trust only goes so far--Isabel's son will be the queen's hostage until she completes her mission. Matters grow worse when Isabel's husband is engaged as military advisor to the French, putting the couple on opposite sides in a deadly cold war. . .
\"Starts strong and doesn't let up. . .Kyle's latest is extremely accessible for readers unfamiliar with the series.\" --Publishers Weekly
\"Memorable characters, lush historical details, fascinating intrigues, and court drama. History and romance merge, loyalty and passions run high and readers are riveted to the pages.\" --RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars
\"Riveting, adventurous. . .superb!\" --Historical Novel Society
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Queen's Gamble about?
Young Queen Elizabeth I's path to the throne has been a perilous one, and already she faces a dangerous crisis. French troops have landed in Scotland to quell a rebel Protestant army, and Elizabeth fears once they are entrenched on the border, they will invade England.
Isabel Thornleigh has returned to London from the New World with her Spanish husband, Carlos Valverde, and their young son. Ever the queen's loyal servant, Isabel is recruited to smuggle money to the Scottish rebels. Yet Elizabeth's trust only goes so far--Isabel's son will be the queen's hostage until she completes her mission. Matters grow worse when Isabel's husband is engaged as military advisor to the French, putting the couple on opposite sides in a deadly cold war. . .
\"Starts strong and doesn't let up. . .Kyle's latest is extremely accessible for readers unfamiliar with the series.\" --Publishers Weekly
\"Memorable characters, lush historical details, fascinating intrigues, and court drama. History and romance merge, loyalty and passions run high and readers are riveted to the pages.\" --RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars
\"Riveting, adventurous. . .superb!\" --Historical Novel Society
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Queen's Gamble?
Fiction > Historical fiction
Where can I read a sample of The Queen's Gamble?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780758271747
How long is The Queen's Gamble and how many pages does it have?
The Queen's Gamble has 432 page(s)
Is The Queen's Gamble part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Thornleigh Saga
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Queen's Gamble?
Barbara Kyle
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Queen's Gamble is available as paperback(ISBN 9780758271747) and ebook(ISBN 9780758278814)
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