The latest installment in the thrilling and “lively” (The New York Times) Agents of the Crown series follows John Dee and his wife as they embark on an act of espionage that could prove to be treason.

Curious? Then read on to find out the synopsis and an excerpt from Oliver Clements’ The Queen’s Lieswhich will be released on August 13, 2024.

While working on a new, powerful weapon for England, the country’s first secret agent, John Dee, is threatened from all sides. First his secret plans are stolen, then his son is kidnapped by a vengeful enemy from his past. At the same time, Dee’s wife Jane is sent by Queen Elizabeth I to comfort her cousin Mary Stuart, who is about to be accused of treason by the court’s advisers.

But Jane suspects that her mission is much more than just a visit from a sympathetic cousin. Is it possible that Elizabeth has sent her to drive Mary to her death without the public trial that she knows will forever define the limits of royal power? Together, John and Jane begin to feel genuine compassion for the Scottish queen and work to complete his invention, protect their son, and save Mary from the scaffold. But can they do this while remaining loyal to the English crown?

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