The Murder in the Tower: The Story of Frances, Countess of Essex (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780307346216)

The dashing Robert Carr is a well-known favorite of King James I. After attracting his attention by falling from a horse in the tiltyard, Robert rises quickly through the ranks. But when the cunning and beautiful Frances Howard comes to court, a very dangerous liaison changes everything.
Married against her will while still a child, Frances emerges from that experience a headstrong force of nature--determined to have her own way, no matter what the consequences. Her attempts to rid herself of an unwanted husband, and later to ensnare a lukewarm lover, have led her deep into the world of spell-makers and poisoners. This is a woman to underestimate at great peril. But not until Robert finds himself ensnared in one of Frances's plots--imprisoned in the Tower of London and accused of murder--does he learn at last what she is truly capable of.

Author: Jean Plaidy
ISBN-10: 0307346218
ISBN-13: 9780307346216
Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
Language: English
Published: 07/13/2010
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.24w x 0.73d