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Fourteen-year-old Beth Johnson is a talented and beautiful young actress. She is also a spy. The year is 1664, and Charles II is on the throne, but all is not well in the bustling city of London, and there are those who would gladly kill the king and destroy the Monarchy. One morning, a mysterious ghost ship drifts up the Thames. Sent to investigate by the King's Master of Secrets, Alan Strange, Beth quickly finds herself embroiled in a dangerous adventure. Will Beth be able to unravel the plot to kill the King before it's too late?
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Reviews
"I thought this book was a fascinating story of fantasy mixed with history. I also liked the way the plot was done and how everything turned out all right in the end, but just barely. I really like the cast of characters, because they were smart and intelligent and worked together like a team."
San Francisco Book Club
"Jo Macauley presents young readers with an entertaining series in Secrets & Spies. . . .[the] fast-moving series is a great (and non-graphic) way to introduce young readers to this period in English history."
The Historical Novels Review, Historical Novel Society
"The storylines will keep readers interested, and the historical setting and facts will make the stories come to life. Recommended."
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- SeriesSecrets & Spies #1