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M.J. Trow

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Queen's Progress

M.J. Trow

1591. The Queen is embarking on a Royal Progress, visiting some of the grandest homes in England, and Kit Marlowe has been sent on ahead to ensure all goes smoothly. When his reconnaissance mission is derailed by a series of alarming and tragic incidents, Marlowe suspects there's a conspiracy to sabotage the Progress. Who is pulling the strings - and why?

UK edition Select Format
Publication Date: 30 Mar 2018
ISBN: 9781780291048
Price: £20.99
Dimensions: 222 x 141
Extent: 224 pages
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US edition Select Format
Publication Date: 1 Jul 2018
ISBN: 9781780291048
Price: $28.99
Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.25
Extent: 224 pages
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