Harper, Karen S. The Poyson Garden,1999 and The Tidal Poole,2000

A new series of believable historical mysteries featuring Queen Elizabeth the First as the sleuth. Elizabeth did have the brains and stamina to survive all the threats on her life from childhood to old age so you can imagine her sneaking out of the castle to solve mysteries. For best enjoyment, read in order.

Charlotte Thompson, July 28, 2000.