Cover of The Plot to Kill a Queen

The Plot to Kill a Queen

Deborah Hopkinson

Aspiring playwright Emilia Bassano is asked to investigate a rumored assassination plot against Queen Elizabeth I. Her assignment is to determine whether Mary, Queen of Scots, is connected to the threat. During the story, Emilia meets Will Shakespeare and Mary, Queen of Scots. The novel combines theater, music, writing, spycraft, and a historical setting, with archival images, spot art, and extensive back matter.

This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.

Book details

Themes
History · Mystery And Discovery · Women And Girls · Writing And Storytelling
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Published
October 17, 2023
Pages
272
ISBN-13
9781338660586
Language
English