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Assassin's Masque (3) (Palace of Spies) Paperback – January 10, 2017

by Sarah Zettel (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 58 ratings
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Things are turning around for seventeen-year-old Peggy Fitzroy, a once-orphaned spy. Her father is back from the dead, and her unwanted engagement has been called off for good. But when a mysterious veiled woman shows up, Peggy uncovers a fresh slew of questions about her past, present, and future.      Now Peggy is back at the palace, unsure of the loyalties she thought she held. With the Jacobite uprising stalking ever closer to the throne, it’s imperative that Peggy discover who she can really trust. Can she save herself and the royal family, or is she doomed as a pawn in this most deadly game?
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  1. Reading age
    12 years and up
  2. Book 3 of 3
    Palace of Spies
  3. Print length
    432 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    7 - 9
  6. Dimensions
    5.5 x 1.07 x 8.25 inches
  7. Publisher
    Clarion Books
  8. Publication date
    January 10, 2017
  9. ISBN-10
    0544813170
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0544813175
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"For fans of humorous historical mysteries. . . . a delightful read."
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"Like its heroine, Zettel's tale is still smarter and wittier than its rivals."
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About the Author

SARAH ZETTEL is an award-winning science fiction, fantasy, romance, and mystery writer. She is married to a rocket scientist and has a cat named Buffy the Vermin Slayer. Visit her website at www.sarahzettel.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarion Books; Reprint edition (January 10, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0544813170
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0544813175
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 years and up
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.07 x 8.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 58 ratings

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ARG
5.0 out of 5 stars This series is so fun. It is YA
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2016
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This series is so fun. It is YA, but any fan of the lighter side of historical mysteries will be happy. Not too long has passed since the last book as we start off at Uncle Pierpont's funeral. A mystery woman arrives in heavy veils and gives a Jacobite token to Aunt Pierpont garnering strange reactions from Aunt Pierpont, Old Mother Pierpont, and Sophy Howe. Soon the older females decamp for northern family members and Olivia is at court along with her cousin. Strange undercurrents are going on with the Howe and Sebastian being helpful? plotting? something else? Hijinks ensue because it is teenagers in high stakes espionage, but really great. Really excited to see how the big reveal at the end will play out
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4.0 out of 5 stars Teen Protaganist
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2017
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A fun book. This is part of a trilogy, and I've enjoyed them all. They are really young adult books (and I'm not) but can be enjoyed by all who like a strong female (even though teenaged) lead.
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Eunice
5.0 out of 5 stars Fitting finale.
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2017
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Ah, book three, just as riveting, with just as much sleuthing and intrigue as the first two. A nicely amount of plot twist (had me questioning what was to happen next!?). Loved it.
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Heather Black
3.0 out of 5 stars I actually skipped a lot of pages
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2022
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There was too much description of the fetes. There were unnecessary repetition of individual characters traits (within the book. I get you need to describe characters in each book in case someone picks up book 3 first, but they were described ad nauseam). The (very) ending was too easy. How can it all be forgotten? I am interested in where it will go from here if the author continues the series.
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Amazon Customer -another unbelievable ending! great read!
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved all three!
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024
Loved all three books! Characters are well rounded and grounded. I would definitely recommend to my high school students! Thanks
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Kathleen
5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2017
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This series is among the most entertaining that I have come across in a long time. Each is well plotted, well edited, interesting, and fun.
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Kimberly
4.0 out of 5 stars an enjoyable read in this spy series...
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2016
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Assassin's Masque is the third book in the Palace of Spies series by Sarah Zettel.

17 year old Margaret Preston Fitzroy, known by Peggy to all who love her is no longer an orphan. Her father has returned and the unwanted engagement she had to Sebastian Sanford has been called off for good. However, when a mysterious woman appears at her uncle's funeral, new questions arise about Peggy's past, present, and future. Unsure of who to trust and what to believe, Peggy goes back to the palace as a new plot in the Jacobite uprising is discovered. Can Peggy keep herself, her family, and the royal family safe or will she fall victim to this deadly game?

So I really enjoyed the first 2 novels of this series and this one didn't disappoint either. It was a little slow in some parts but overall it was an enjoyable read. The hardest thing for me is the language since it is written very formally since that was the style of speech during that particular time period. This is not a negative though since it brings authenticity to the novel. Peggy is a great female protagonist. She is brave, intelligent, is some what sarcastic, and can think for herself. The plot itself had a lot of twists and turns. Some characters betray others and some are playing both sides so it was very confusing on who was on what side and who Peggy could trust. I thought that made the story more interesting overall. The brief romance in the novel between Peggy and Matthew is very sweet and I wish we could have had more scenes with them together. The ending of the novel makes for a great ending to a trilogy but also leaves it open if the author would want to write another novel.

Overall, a fun and enjoyable read. Recommended if you enjoy historical fiction, young adult, and mystery/spy novels.
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E.M. Bristol
5.0 out of 5 stars "Not a normal sort of girl...."
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2016
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In the third of Sarah Zeitel's Palace of Spies series, "Assassin's Masque," the protagonist, Peggy Fitzroy, resumes her spying duties while serving as a maid-in-waiting to Princess Caroline of Wales. After Peggy uncovered a Jacobite plot against the current rulers of England, her disgraced Uncle Pierpont has recently committed suicide, leaving his wife and Peggy's cousin/best friend, Olivia, in a state of emergency. To complicate things, her father, whom she had long believed dead, has returned and also wishes to enlist her in a spying mission, in addition to her long-time patron, Mr. Tinderflint needing her help. As Olivia is more than eager to assist her, Peggy gets permission to bring her along to court. Upon her return there, she has much to occupy her time, besides her usual duties, as Peggy must shadow one of the Sandford brothers, who may be complicit in another plot; figure out the whereabouts of the other brother; track down and decode letters that explain their mission; and figure out whether the mysterious woman who attended her uncle's funeral, is an ally or foe. Not only that, but Peggy wants answers to some of the questions surrounding her family heritage.

As this is the third book in a series, prior events are often alluded to, but it's possible to easily figure out what's going on. Peggy is an engaging heroine who maintains a pitch perfect voice and vocabulary of that era. If I had one quibble, it was that the other two books sounded more exciting plot-wise, as this one took awhile to get to the action. .
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