Exile (Lady Grace Mysteries) [Hardcover]

Grace Cavendish (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 5, 2005 | Series: Lady Grace Mysteries (Book 5)

There's a new arrival - a mysterious and exotic young princess - at court and Lady Grace can't believe how many rumours there are about her already. The exiled Banoo Yasmine from Sharakand is a beautiful girl with a pet panther and - everyone believes - magical powers. Yasmine also possesses the renowned Heart of Kings Ruby - a huge stone that she wears around her neck to balls and feasts, that legend says has the power to make kings. When the famed jewel goes missing, the finger is pointed at Grace's dear friend Ellie the laundrymaid. Grace must prove her friend's innocence, find the true thief and restore the stone to its rightful owner.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Gr. 4-7. Running down the alphabet, Exile is the fifth title in the series that began with Assassin (2004), written by Patricia Finney, though the purported author of all the volumes is Lady Grace Cavendish, protege of Queen Elizabeth I. In this tale, a jewel is stolen from an exiled noble from Sharakand. When a laundry maid is falsely accused of the crime, Grace tries to discover the thief's identity. Less convincing than the portrayals of the English characters are the colorful but cardboard figures of the visitors from Sharakand. Still, this is an enjoyable mystery, which moves swiftly to a satisfying conclusion. Carolyn Phelan
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Review

" 'The reader is quickly drawn into the intrigue and chilling atmosphere of court life.' - Primary Times 'A gripping historical thriller' - Sunday Times 'Filled with humour, charm and fun, they're an absolute must for all you amateur sleuths out!' - Poppi 'The personal narrative, written with great attention to the details of Court life, is a fascinating and exciting read' - Sunday Tribune 'This book is absolutely superb and I really enjoyed the way it hooks you on all the murders. I liked all the chapters because they always leave you at a cliff-hanger which made me want to read on all the time!' - Maria, 10"

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 209 pages
• Publisher: Doubleday Children's Books (May 5, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0385608500
• ISBN-13: 978-0385608503
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,619,910 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great mystery featuring Lady Grace., October 6, 2005

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Rebecca Herman (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Exile (Lady Grace Mysteries) (Hardcover)

This is the fifth book in the Lady Grace Mysteries series, about Lady Grace Cavendish, a thirteen-year-old Maid of Honour at the court of Queen Elizabeth I.

It's January 1570, and a new visitor is arriving at court. Banoo Yasmine is a young noblewoman from the Middle Eastern country of Sharkand. When the king of Sharakand was overthrown, Banoo Yasmine's family was murdered because they had supported him, and only she escape. In England, she hopes to regain her fortune so she can return to Sharakand and restore the rightful ruler, and has decided to ask the Queen for help. However, soon after Banoo Yasmine arrives, the Heart of Kings, the famed ruby of Sharakand, disappears. Grace's friend Ellie, a young laundrymaid at the palace, is blamed for the theft when the ruby is found in her laundry basket. Grace knows Ellie would never steal and is determined to find the real thief before her friend is punished for something she did not do.

I loved the first four Lady Grace mysteries and am pleased to say I loved this one as well. As always, Grace is a great character who brings to life the world of Elizabethan England, and the historical details are excellent. I can't wait to read the upcoming books in this series. I would recommend this series to readers who love historical mysteries or who have a special interest in the Elizabethan era.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another excellent Lady Grace mystery., June 7, 2005

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Rebecca Herman (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Exile (The Grace Mysteries) (Hardcover)

This is the fifth book in the Lady Grace Mysteries series, about Lady Grace Cavendish, a thirteen-year-old Maid of Honour at the court of Queen Elizabeth I.

It's January 1570, and a new visitor is arriving at court. Banoo Yasmine is a young noblewoman from the Middle Eastern country of Sharakand. When the king of Sharkand was overthrown, Banoo Yasmine's family was murdered because they had supported him, and only she escape. In England, she hopes to regain her fortune so she can return to Sharakand and restore the rightful ruler, and has decided to ask the Queen for help. However, soon after Banoo Yasmine arrives, the Heart of Kings, the famed ruby of Sharakand, disappears. Grace's friend Ellie, a young laundrymaid at the palace, is blamed for the theft when the ruby is found in her laundry basket. Grace knows Ellie would never steal and is determined to find the real thief before her friend is punished for something she did not do.

I loved the first four Lady Grace mysteries and am pleased to say I loved this one as well. As always, Grace is a great character who brings to life the world of Elizabethan England, and the historical details are excellent. I can't wait to read the upcoming books in this series. I would recommend this series to readers who love historical mysteries or who have a special interest in the Elizabethan era.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Spooky and Exciting Suspense!, December 15, 2007

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Lily Boldin "Canadian Girl" (Vancouver, BC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Exile (The Grace Mysteries) (Hardcover)

Lady Grace Cavendish is a maid of honour to Queen Elizabeth I. She is also Lady Pursuivant. Her friends are Ellie and Masou. Banoo Yasmine arrives from Shakarand with the Heart of Kings, which gets stolen. Then, Ellie is accused of the crime when they find the jewel in the laundry basket. But Grace knows that somebody else must have put it in there. So she is on the hunt for the real theif..... but i won't tell you whether she find the theif or not. Buy the book and see for yourself.