The Queen's Captive

England, 1554. In the wake of the failed Wyatt Rebellion, a vengeful Queen Mary has ordered all conspirators captured and executed. Among the imprisoned is her own sister, twenty-one-year-old Princess Elizabeth. Though she protests her innocence, Elizabeth's brave stand only angers Mary more. Elizabeth longs to gain her libertyand her sister's crown. In Honor and Richard Thornleigh and their son, Adam, the young princess has loyal allies. Disgusted by Queen Mary's proclaimed intent to burn heretics, Honor visits Elizabeth in the Tower and they quickly become friends. And when Adam foils a would-be assassin, Elizabeth's gratitude swells into a powerfuland mutualattraction. But while Honor is willing to risk her own safety for her future queen, aiding in a new rebellion against the wrathful Mary will soon lead her to an impossible choice. . . Riveting, masterfully written, and rich in intricate details, The Queen's Captive brings one of history's most fascinating and treacherous periods to vibrant, passionate life. Praise for the novels of Barbara Kyle "Weaves a fast-paced plot through some of the most harrowing years of English history." Judith Merkle Riley on The Queen's Lady "Excellent, exciting, compellingly readable." Ellen Jones on The Queen's Lady "Unfurls a complex and fast-paced plot, mixing history with vibrant characters." -- Publishers Weekly on The King's Daughter From Booklist Bloody Queen Mary has ascended the throne of England, following the thwarted Wyatt Rebellion that attempted to stop her marrying Prince Philip of Spain. She is determined to convert the country back to Catholicism by burning Protestants at the stake. Honor Thornleigh and her husband, Richard, have been pardoned by the queen for their involvement in the rebellion, and they return to England, but they are not content to sit back and do nothing: Richard works in Parliament to overturn anti-Protestant bills, and Honor uses her contacts to spy, while their son, Adam, robs the exchequer, all in the name of their queenthe future Queen Elizabeth. Honor and Richard and their associates plot to remove Mary from the throne, but Honor finds that the price to do so may be too high. The third in a series about the Thornleighs, Kyles novel is an exciting, detailed historical tale of the intrigue and political maneuvering in the Tudor court. --Hilary Hatton In England, 1554, in the wake of the failed Wyatt Rebellion, a vengeful Queen Mary has ordered all conspirators to be captured and executed. Among the imprisoned is her own sister, twenty-one-year-old Princess Elizabeth, who longs to gain her liberty and her sister's crown