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| Preface June 2012 |
Rinette Leslie has the gift of floramancy, and it is this
ability to interpret the language of flowers and predict the future which form
the basis of this cleverly constructed historical novel which is set in
Scotland during the tumultuous first years of the reign of Mary Queen of Scots.
When the dying queen regent, Mary of Guise entrusts the
mysterious contents of an elaborate silver casket into Rinette's safe keeping,
it throws open up a whole maze of conspiracies and lets loose a series of
events which not only endanger Rinette and all those she loves, but also
threatens the very monarchy.
A little slow at the start but once the story gets underway
it really captures your attention and becomes a riveting look at monarchy,
conspiracy and the unrelenting danger that comes from being in the wrong place
at the wrong time. The clever interweaving of historical figures alongside
fictional characters really make this an interesting and colourful look at
Scottish monarchy.
I enjoyed it.
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