Do You like book The Twylight Tower (2002)?
I had read about the mysterious death of Amy Dudley before many years ago. Her husband, the Favorite of a relatively young Queen Elizabeth I, was implicated (and the queen herself by association) although Amy was terminally ill and not expected to live long anyway. It was thought Dudley was in a hurry to be single that he might marry Elizabeth. He pressed for an impartial investigation of his wife's death and it was ruled an accident, although the stigma of suspicion plagued him the rest of his
—Marfita
The continuing sagas of Queen Elizabeth I--leader of a group of murder sleuths in the mid 16th century. The latest case involves the death of the Royal Lute player, followed quickly by the cousin of a court noble. Both had died from fall-related accidents. Everyone is suspect, everyone is considered capable of cold-blooded murder for various reasons. A new character is introduced ("Dr. Dee"-astrologer, bibliophile, philosopher and possible warlock). Everyone suspects everyone else. Another cliffhanger in Merry Olde England!
—Denise
First sentence: "The queen knew a storm was coming, but it wasn't going to halt her necessary duty." Elizabeth I has been on the throne for almost 2 years and these have been most uneventful as far as mysteries and threats to her life go. Now, however, the conflict between William Cecil and Robert Dudley for most trusted councilor is coming to a head. Then, the queen's beloved lutenist dies and a new mystery is afoot. This I think is one of the best installments in this series so far. I think mainly because it ends with one of the greatest mysteries of the real Elizabeth's reign (view spoiler)[ the death/murder of Amy Dudley (hide spoiler)]
—Christie
