So many books come out each week that it makes it hard to decide what to read. We want to make that a little bit easier on you by sharing our favorite releases from the week and telling you our top 3 reasons why we think you’ll love them too!
This week one of our selections is An Assassin’s Guide to Love and Treason by Virginia Boecker. Are you ready to hear more about this book and its author? Here we go…
An Assassin's Guide to Love and Treason by Virginia Boecker
Published by Little Brown Books for Young Readers on October 23rd 2018
Genres: Historical, Romance
Pages: 384
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When Lady Katherine's father is killed for being an illegally practicing Catholic, she discovers treason wasn't the only secret he's been hiding: he was also involved in a murder plot against the reigning Queen Elizabeth I. With nothing left to lose, Katherine disguises herself as a boy and travels to London to fulfill her father's mission, and to take it one step further--kill the queen herself.
Katherine's opportunity comes in the form of William Shakespeare's newest play, which is to be performed in front of Her Majesty. But what she doesn't know is that the play is not just a play--it's a plot to root out insurrectionists and destroy the rebellion once and for all.
The mastermind behind this ruse is Toby Ellis, a young spy for the queen with secrets of his own. When Toby and Katherine are cast opposite each other as the play's leads, they find themselves inexplicably drawn to one another. But the closer they grow, the more precarious their positions become. And soon they learn that star-crossed love, mistaken identity, and betrayal are far more dangerous off the stage than on.
3 Reasons You Should Read…
An Assassin’s Guide to Love and Treason
by Virginia Boecker
- This isn’t our typical read, but we love Virginia Boeker’s writing and were looking for something new and different to read. This standalone fit all of that criteria and more.
- We loved so many things (most of them we can’t talk about without spoiling something!) but without a doubt the characters were our favorite part of this one. Lady Katherine, Toby Ellis, Sir George Carey, Queen Elizabeth, Jory…there’s someone for everyone!
- Historical Fiction lover? Grab a copy! Historical Fiction newbie? Grab a copy! This one is for anyone looking for a historical book with a murderous plot, romance, ad a fast pace that will have you wanting more, while completely satisfied with the ending.
