{"product_id":"the-queens-gamble-9780758238566","title":"The Queen's Gamble","description":"Young Queen Elizabeth I's path to the throne has been a perilous one, and already she faces a dangerous crisis. French troops have landed in Scotland to quell a rebel Protestant army, and Elizabeth fears once they are entrenched on the border, they will invade England. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Isabel Thornleigh has returned to London from the New World with her Spanish husband, Carlos Valverde, and their young son. Ever the queen's loyal servant, Isabel is recruited to smuggle money to the Scottish rebels. Yet Elizabeth's trust only goes so far--Isabel's son will be the queen's pampered hostage until she completes her mission. Matters grow worse when Isabel's husband is engaged as military advisor to the French, putting the couple on opposite sides in a deadly cold war. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Set against a lush, vibrant backdrop peopled with unforgettable characters and historical figures, \u003ci\u003eThe Queen's Gamble\u003c\/i\u003e is a story of courage, greed, passion, and the high price of loyalty... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"Kyle is adept at layering her tale with colorful descriptions, accurate details and exciting twists within a fast-paced plot designed to keep readers' attention.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--Romantic Times \u003c\/i\u003eon \u003ci\u003eThe Queen's Captive\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"Unfurls a complex and fast-paced plot, mixing history with vibrant characters.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--Publishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003eon \u003ci\u003eThe King's Daughter \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"Riveting, heady, glorious, inspired.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Susan Wiggs on \u003ci\u003eThe Queen's Lady\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kensington Publishing Corporation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780758238566\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 422\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.87lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.26h x 5.57w x 1.19d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/18\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRomantic Times\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2011 pg. 49 - Excellent\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Barbara Kyle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38470118047925,"sku":"9780758238566","price":17.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_8dee25e3-6cac-4ee4-8c19-5945eedf35d6.jpg?v=1612923705","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-queens-gamble-9780758238566","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}