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by Fiona Buckley (Author)
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A woman with a '90s attitude living in the 1560s--that's Ursula Blanchard, the heroine of Buckley's jaunty historical mystery series, of which this is the third entry (after To Shield the Queen and The Doublet Affair). This time out, the 27-year-old lady-in-waiting is sent on a dangerous mission to France on the brink of civil war. In an effort to mitigate the threats from Spain and France, 28-year-old Queen Elizabeth I wishes to negotiate accords among the warring French Catholics and Protestants, and to secure her support among the latter. Since Ursula had planned to accompany the father of her deceased husband (Luke Blanchard) on a trip to retrieve his young ward from the Loire valley, Elizabeth entrusts her with a letter to be personally delivered to Catherine, Queen of France. Never mind that Ursula is a young woman vulnerable to harm or that she's taken on a task that many find unsuitable for a lady. On her guard, she sets out for Paris to complete her mission. She soon realizes that the "protection" she's traveling with may not be on her side: the senior Blanchard's shifty behavior and suspicious guardians leave her feeling unsure whom she can trust. Adventure (and coincidence) abound, as she encounters her estranged second husband, Matthew de la Roche, who's at the forefront of the raging religious battle. Buckley's amusingly modern characters mesh successfully with the well-researched, though at times contrived, plot, and readers will be wrapped up in the 16th- century thrill of pitfalls lurking around every corner. (Jan.)
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.


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One of Queen Elizabeth's ladies-in-waiting, Ursula Blanchard, spies for her sovereign (as in To Shield the Queen), this time in France. Her mission there places her in the midst of religious and political turmoil. An excellent historical.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fiona Buckley-A True Diva of Historical Mysteries, Oct 14 2001
By Kathleen (Charleston, SC USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Queen's Ransom: A Mystery at Queen Elizabeth I's Court Featuring Ursula Blanchard (Mass Market Paperback)
Fiona Buckley's third Ursula Blanchard/de la Roche mystery was a facinating read. The plot was complex, realistic, imaginative,smart, and VERY well-written. I found Ursula to be both a femanist and one overtaken by femanine emotions, a devious antogonist and angelic protagonist, a sage soul in desperate need of guidance. There were parts of this book in which I was laughing. At other parts, I felt like crying. I have perchased this book and urge any lover of a good historical mystery to do so also. The setting is vibrant and well-reasearched, the characters are well-written, the plot is realistic to a facinating degree, and the overall book is a true page-turner. Five stars isn't nearly enough to praise "A Queen's Ransom". Fiona Buckley is a true diva not only of historical mysteries, but of writing in general. She is a creative force to be reconned with.
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2.0 out of 5 stars So disappointed, Aug 20 2001
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This review is from: Queen's Ransom: A Mystery at Queen Elizabeth I's Court Featuring Ursula Blanchard (Mass Market Paperback)
The second book in this series was so imaginative that this one was a real letdown. A problem in many historical novels (call this a mystery, I cannot) is that the characters act too contemporary for the time period. I would have preferred that to Ursula's turning in to a "Had I But Known" gothic heroine. And what's with the missing two years at the end? I'll probably never know because I certainly won't be looking for any future entries in this series.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Another compelling look at the intrigues of court., May 29 2000
By Sharon Wylie (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This is an outstanding mystery series for lovers of historical fiction, and although this entry may lack the punch of the first two (there seemed to be too few real surprises) the book is still a worthwhile read. The mystery is solid and interesting, the characters are complex, and the description of time and place is unbeatable.

Best of all, Fiona Buckley is an extremely good writer, a true pleasure to read. Unfortunately, Scribner's proofreaders seem to be letting her down--I noticed several typos (including a "teh" in place of "the"). Spell-check, anyone?

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Pleasant Surprise
I read this book over a three-day business trip and was very pleasantly surprised. If you like good historical work, this is definitely worth your time. Read more
Published on May 6 2000 by John Briggs

4.0 out of 5 stars Atmospheric and well-written
Fiona Buckley's third historical mystery featuring Ursula Blanchard, lady-in-waiting (and sometime spy) to Queen Elizabeth I, "Queen's Ransom," takes place in the 1560s,... Read more
Published on Feb 8 2000 by Lynn Harnett

4.0 out of 5 stars A good rainy day book
I always am excited when a new Ursala Blanchard book comes out. This one was not a disapointment. Although it wasn't as exciting as the Douplet Affair and I didn't like the two... Read more
Published on Jan 20 2000

3.0 out of 5 stars Ultimately disappointed
A passable mystery, Queen's Ransom actually explains clearly the religious wars in France and the threat to England, but the writer lost track of her plot 3/4 the way through. Read more
Published on Jan 15 2000

3.0 out of 5 stars Fair historical atmosphere, wildly improbable plot
I was disappointed in this latest Ursula Blanchard mystery. It is not really a mystery; it is more of an adventure story replete with highly improbable feats, both by Ursula and... Read more
Published on Jan 10 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent installment in this thrilling Elizabethean mystery
In 1562, Elizabeth I is twenty-eight years old. She is about the same age as Ursula Blanchard, her Lady of the Presence Chamber. Read more
Published on Dec 16 1999 by Harriet Klausner

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