{"product_id":"golden-cargoes-9781448309221","title":"Golden Cargoes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe queen's half-sister, Ursula Stannard, returns to solve another Tudor mystery in this page-turning tale of suspicious riches, murder and hidden treasures \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e- can she find the golden cargoes?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMay 1589\u003c\/i\u003e. Being the queen's half-sister and occasional secret agent can take its toll, which is why Ursula Stannard is looking forward to the simple pleasure of attending the wedding of her tenant's daughter. But on arrival, Arabella the bride-to-be is refusing to marry her intended. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUrsula tries to reason with Arabella on behalf of her mother, Joan Mercer, but she senses all is not well with her betrothed, or within the Mercer household. The family have gold and jewels beyond their means, and Ursula suspects they may not have gained such riches legally. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen the strangled corpse of local herbalist and suspected witch is found, and Ursula learns through her connections at Court that English vessels are being plundered by a trio of mysterious ships - she once again takes on the mantle of secret agent. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith someone willing to kill to protect their secrets and a bounty of golden cargo at stake, Ursula is in danger! Can she uncover the culprits, save the reluctant bride, \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e remain unscathed herself?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGolden Cargoes\u003c\/i\u003e is the twenty-first book in the popular Ursula Blanchard series which follows Ursula, a most unconventional Tudor spy as she solves unpredictable, compelling mysteries.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFiona Buckley\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of twenty previous Ursula Blanchard mysteries including \u003ci\u003eA Web of Silk, The Scent of Danger, Forest of Secrets\u003c\/i\u003e and, most recently, \u003ci\u003eShadow of Spain\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eUnder her real name, Valerie Anand, she is the author of numerous historical novels including the much-loved \u003ci\u003eBridges Over Time \u003c\/i\u003eseries. Brought up in London, she now lives in Surrey.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Severn House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50388090978578,"sku":"9781448309221","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c63839b3-7111-482c-aa93-b10674026312.jpg?v=1762333799","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/golden-cargoes-9781448309221","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}