By Royal Command

Lucy has become a firm fixture in the household of Dr Dee, a real-life figure who was court magician to Queen Elizabeth 1. Lucy, in return for saving the queen's life, has been told that she is to work as a spy for Her Grace and that she is to remain with the Dee family and await further instruction . . . And then Lucy hears unexplained cries in the Dee house, and finds a young girl imprisoned there. What is Dr Dee doing? Lucy means to find out.A thrilling historical story, full of intrigue and royal plots and counter-plots, from the acclaimed Mary Hooper. An atmospheric and thrilling sequel to At the House of the Magician, full of authentic historical Elizabethan details and spine-tingling thrills . . . Perfect for fans of Julie Hearn and Julia Golding. Mary Hooper is a hugely popular writer for children and young adults. Her other books for Bloomsbury include Amy, Holly and the ever popular and award-winning Megan series, as well as hilarious younger fiction, including the revolting KATIE series. Mary's brilliant historical novels: At the Sign of the Sugared Plum, Petals in the Ashes, The Extraordinary Life and Times of Eliza Rose and At the House of the Magician also have a huge fanbase. Mary is very much in demand for her events at literary festivals and schools. She lives in Henley-on-Thames.