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The Last Queen of England

Jefferson Tayte Genealogical Mystery seriesbook 3 of 6Next:The Lost Empress(2014) →

While on a visit to London, American genealogist Jefferson Tayte's old friend and colleague dies in his arms. Before long, Tayte and a truth-seeking historian, Professor Jean Summer, find themselves following a corpse-ridden trail that takes them to the Royal Society of London, circa 1708.

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What to make of the story of five men of science, colleagues of Isaac Newton and Christopher Wren, who were mysteriously hanged for high treason?

As they edge closer to the truth, Tayte and the professor find that death is once again in season. A new killer, bent on restoring what he sees as the true, royal bloodline, is on the loose...as is a Machiavellian heir-hunter who senses that the latest round of murder, kidnapping, and scandal represents an unmissable business opportunity.

The Last Queen of Englandis a racing thriller with a heart-stopping conclusion. It follows on from In the Bloodand To the Gravebut can be enjoyed as a stand-alone novel.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 324 pages

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