There's a new arrival - a mysterious and exotic young princess - at court and Lady Grace can't believe how many rumours there are about her already. The exiled Banoo Yasmine from Sharakand is a beautiful girl with a pet panther and - everyone believes - magical powers.
Set in a captivating historical backdrop, this special volume features two intriguing mysteries led by the clever and resourceful Lady Grace. As she navigates the complexities of her time, readers are drawn into a world of deception, secrets, and adventure, all while unraveling the truth behind each mystery. With a blend of rich historical detail and engaging storytelling, these tales promise to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
When the crown jewels are stolen from a locked room in the castle right under Queen Elizabeth's nose - she's furious and asks Grace, her secret Lady Pursuivant, to investigate. This is the toughest mystery Grace has had to solve yet. The thief must be amongst them in the palace . . . Can Grace figure out their identity before it's too late?
Amidst the excitement of a wedding, a heist disrupts the festivities as a shipment of gold destined for Queen Elizabeth goes missing. Lady Grace, serving as the Queen's secret Lady Pursuivant, finds herself entangled in a web of conflicting clues. As she navigates the mystery, she must use her wit and resourcefulness to uncover the truth behind the theft, all while juggling her duties and the upcoming celebration.
The Queen and her Maids of Honour are spending the summer at a nobleman's estate, where a new manor house is being built. Could the ghost of a murdered Earl be haunting the site of his death? Grace begins to investigate and finds that there are many rumours about the ghost - and uncovering the truth could be dangerous . . .
It's the height of summer and the palace is full of ambassadors and ladies from the Spanish court. Not everybody feels the same though and there's a lot of superstision amongst the ladies about the gypsies, fortune tellers and herbal medicine that will be at the fair.
Everyone at the Royal Court was so excited today - the marvellous Frost Fair has come to London, and we all went ice skating! But there was a terrible discovery when the body of a man was found at the edge of the frozen river. Are they a message - or a warning? As the Queen's own special investigator, I, Lady Grace, must uncover the truth . . .
Usually I hate hunting, because I'm not a very good rider and I always end up on my bum. Because there was almost a terrible accident - and it looks as though someone is trying to hurt the Queen. As Queen Elizabeth's favourite Maid of Honour, and her very own secret investigator, it's up to me, Lady Grace, to solve this mystery . . .
But as Maid of Honour to Queen Elizabeth, I would never be allowed to try out my sea legs (I am supposed to be a prim and proper lady, you see). At least, that's what I thought - until my fellow Maid of Honour, Lady Sarah, disappeared. And as her Majesty's very own secret investigator, I, Lady Grace, must find out the truth . . .
There's a new arrival - a mysterious and exotic young princess - at Court and Lady Grace can't believe how many rumours there are about her already. The exiled Banoo Yasmine from Sharakand is a beautiful girl with a pet panther and - everyone believes - magical powers. Yasmine also possesses the renowned Heart of Kings Ruby - a huge stone that she wears around her neck to balls and feasts, that legend says has the power to make kings. When the famed jewel goes missing, the finger is pointed at Grace's dear friend Ellie the laundrymaid. Grace must prove her friend's innocence, find the true thief and restore the stone to its rightful owner.
