Despite his somewhat disreputable past, playwright and theatre company owner Matthew Prior continues to make a reputation for himself in the London of Queen Elizabeth I in whose estimation he stands high because of his uncanny ability to solve puzzles and subvert plots against her.
Now Matthew is called into the royal presence as the Queen has a great problem. A substance crucial to the welfare of England known as alum is in short supply. Imports from the Continent have been stopped and that means potential ruin.
She tells Matthew that a source of this alum has been found in Yorkshire but that there are obstacles she believes only Matthew can remove. Once again he finds himself catapulted into intrigue and danger, not least because he finds himself involved in the defence of three young women accused of witchcraft.
http://www.matthewprioresq.com for more about Matthew Prior’s life and times.
Now Matthew is called into the royal presence as the Queen has a great problem. A substance crucial to the welfare of England known as alum is in short supply. Imports from the Continent have been stopped and that means potential ruin.
She tells Matthew that a source of this alum has been found in Yorkshire but that there are obstacles she believes only Matthew can remove. Once again he finds himself catapulted into intrigue and danger, not least because he finds himself involved in the defence of three young women accused of witchcraft.
http://www.matthewprioresq.com for more about Matthew Prior’s life and times.
