Quest for a Queen: The Lark
- 252 pages
- 9 hours of reading
When John Russell is called to be whipping boy to the Dauphin of France, he doesn't realise that he and his little sister Lark, will turn the fortunes of three kingdoms.
Quest for a Queen Series
This historical adventure series plunges young protagonists into the heart of royal courts and political intrigue. Forced into dangerous journeys, they must rely on their courage, wit, and loyalty to shape the destinies of kingdoms. Expect tales filled with suspense, unexpected twists, and the timeless struggle for power and justice.
Recommended Reading Order
- 1
- 2
Quest for a Queen: the Falcon
- 248 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Leezie Sinclair is a wild Borders lass, who carries a knife to protect herself and her mother, once the queen's nurse, from her violent step-father. So how can she cope with 'civilised Edinburgh', where religious fanaticism, murder and treason lurk in the narrow, twisted lanes and minds of Scotland's capital city? How can she come to be the friend of black Kate Lenton, the gorgeous courtesan, John Knox's worst enemy? How can she fulfil her dream of working with the Queen's hawks? And most challenging of all, how can she save Mary, Queen of Scots, from the nobles and preachers plotting her ruin? The historical background is fact; Leezie and her family are inserted, to help tell the story of Mary's life.
- 3
Quest for a queen: the Jackdaw
- 252 pages
- 9 hours of reading