Queen's Ransom

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Ursula Blanchard, a sharp-witted lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth I, embarks on a perilous mission to France, tasked with delivering a secret letter to Catherine de Medicis amidst rising pro-Catholic tensions. As she navigates the dangers of political intrigue and personal betrayal, Ursula is torn between her duty and her estranged second husband, Matthew de la Roche, whose loyalties conflict with her own. Alone in a world of treachery and desire, she must rely on her own cunning to uncover the truth and protect her homeland.