Monday, December 30, 2013

A Murder for Her Majesty

A Murder for Her Majesty     A Murder for Her Majesty was written by Beth Hilgartner. It was published in 1986 and is found at Barnes and Noble.
     Alice Tuckfield has just witnessed her father's murder. She must now go to Lady Jenny's. On her way, she is knocked down by some choir boys who wish to play a prank and see if she can pass unnoticed in the choir. Disguised as a boy, she gets along fairly well as Alister Tucker (a.k.a. Pup), until Father Cooper kidnaps
 her! This is her story of how she manages disguise, murder, and friendship.
      A few days after Christmas, Father Cooper kidnaps Alice. Locked in a bell tower high above the ground, their is no hope for rescue-or is their? Will her new-found friends find her? Will her friends comrades believe them? Will Father Cooper receive his rightful judgment? Find out in A Murder for Her Majesty!

2 comments:

  1. It sounds like an intriguing story. Kidnapping and murder are challenging story lines. I think I would enjoy the comrades and friendshps , better. And, how does Her Majesty fit in? Intriguing!

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  2. Alice's father was Her Majesty's favorite musician. That is how she ties into the story.

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