
The Queen's Spy
- Author
- Clare Marchant
- Publisher
- Avon
- Publication date
- 8 July 2021
- Other publishers
- HarperCollins Germany (German), HarperCollins Holland (Dutch), HarperCollins Italy (Italian), HarperCollins Iberica (Spanish), Forlaget Zara (Danish)





The Queen's Spy
1584: Elizabeth I rules England. But a dangerous plot is brewing in court, and Mary Queen of Scots will stop at nothing to take her cousin’s throne.
There’s only one thing standing in her way: Tom, the queen’s trusted apothecary, who makes the perfect silent spy…
2021: Travelling the globe in her campervan, Mathilde has never belonged anywhere. So when she receives news of an inheritance, she is shocked to discover she has a family in England.
Just like Mathilde, the medieval hall she inherits conceals secrets, and she quickly makes a haunting discovery. Can she unravel the truth about what happened there all those years ago? And will she finally find a place to call home?
Enchanting and gripping, The Queen’s Spy effortlessly merges past with present in an unforgettable tale of love, courage and betrayal – perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley and Kathryn Hughes.
“Clare Marchant seamlessly interweaves the past and present with skilful historical detail and an utterly gripping plot.”
— Woman's Own
“Marchant delivers a richly captivating timeslip story of intrigue, romance and mystery’ – amazing!!”
— Lancashire Post Online