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This is the diary of Lady Grace Cavendish.

Where is that ridiculous child?

That's me. My friends and I are in the middle of an important investigation.

It's a matter of life and death.

Thought of.

That's Ellie and Mathieu. Best friends forever.

Ride or die.

Okay, guys.

Observe this white-powdered substance.

Hear the unmistakable sound of a rolling pin.

Finally, smell the delicious, sweet scent in the air.

It all adds up to one thing.

Time to dance.

The Queen's favourite.

Your favourite, more like.

I'm going in.

William, come on in here. Time to eat.

Yes, yes. Bring it round here.

Go, Gray, go.

You called?

There's no way you got out of that tiny window. No gap too small, no ledge too

high. I have earned my jam tart, milady. I have too.

Right, what next?

Got you.

That's Mrs C. Whatever anyone tells you, she's in charge.

Hello, Mrs Champernell. I was, um, I was just looking for you. Oh, a likely

story.

I'd love to spend the whole day hanging out with my best friends early in the

day. Unfortunately, my lady in waiting duties must come first.

Or else.

My agents have picked up some chatter from Queen Mary's court. Do you suspect

an attack?

Well... Sorry.

Sorry. The edgy-looking guy is Lord Francis Walsingham, the Queen's

bimaster. And that's Lord Cecil, the Secretary of State, the busiest man in

the land.

Where have you been?

Flower?

There's Lady Sarah Bartlemy. She's popular and she knows it. And Lady Jane

Coningsbury, Judgey McJudgeface.

Presenting Her Majesty the Queen.

And then there's her.

Baird for the Queen, touchdown for the Queen, bride for the Queen. Queen

Elizabeth, defender of the faith, protector of the realm, total legend and

my godmother.

What news, Walsingham?

Make it brief.

The Spanish ambassador has arrived safely, Your Majesty.

No doubt laden with presents from the King of Spain. No doubt, Lord Cecil.

That's something else.

My men have foiled another plot.

Another plot.

Another one? For as long as I can remember.

There have been various attempts to assassinate the Queen.

Sleep tight, Grace.

For the Queen. Be quick.

Poison. Queen is in danger.

Down the alarm!

We need to get the Queen away from here. No, I won't leave her. Your Majesty, if

you'll just listen.

I mean it, Walsingham.

I'm all right.

Grace.

Something very bad has happened. I need you to be brave. And you be brave,

Grace.

I'm going to make you a promise.

I'll keep you safe, always.

Am I safe, Morsingham?

Am I safe?

Does anyone actually want me to be queen?

Your Majesty is loved by all your subjects, except the persistent few who

want you dead.

Sir, you forget yourself. Should we cancel the ball?

It is a risk. It is also a chance to show that we are united and unafraid.

Which brings me to my idea.

Oh, here we go. I think you should wear the crown of Saint Benedict.

The crown of Saint what now?

And that's Lord Osborne, assistant spymaster.

He's new at court, so he's kind of a mystery for now.

That crown is a magnet for thieves. It is a symbol of unity and strength.

Quiet.

Settle is right.

The crown will send a message to my enemies.

This queen won't be bullied.

And she wears what she wants.

Bring it up from the tower. I will see to it personally.

Your favourite?

Your favourite, you mean.

Do you think she's all right?

She seems a little distracted.

We don't speculate on the Queensland Lady Grace. We stick to needlework and

the weather.

And we definitely don't mention the whole choosing a husband thing.

Although she really does need to hurry up with that.

Do keep up, ladies.

Good day, Burns.

Your technique is much changed from when we were last here.

The nuns came up with it, Your Majesty.

Why must she always be so interested in everything?

See, you attach a feather on the end of the line and the fish get attracted to

it. It's called a fly.

Because the fish think it's an actual fly.

How clever.

Isn't it?

Truly remarkable.

What say you, Lady Sarah?

Oh, yes.

Remarkably, uh, remarkable.

We look forward to reading the results of your efforts with the ball.

It should be clear in here. No windows, just one door. And I want a guard on

that door at all times. The crown must be checked on the hour.

He can count on me, my lord.

Ralphie! What are you doing here?

I brought you a snack.

We're not allowed to eat on duty.

It's a rabbit.

I made it this morning.

Fine. Give it here.

I am so proud of you, Ralphie. That crown is in safe hands.

Thomas? This is C.

And O.

Grey!

What do you think?

For my starring role at the ball, I am to play the Bird King.

swooping down from the ceiling like a runaway chicken. Hey, come on. How can

you resist my feather trousers?

I'm going to swing down from the roof beams on a rope. It will look like I'm

flying. It does sound amazing. I know. I can't wait.

Oh, but, um... Not again.

I'll work out how you do it someday. Good luck with that, my lady.

You're lucky you got your locket back.

Everyone knows actor is just another word for it.

So is my friend.

Well, you should choose your friends carefully if you want to progress around

here.

If you want to progress around here.

All equal.

I'm just going to go check on the crown.

I've just been.

I know.

I just thought I heard something.

The crown has been stolen. It's a diplomatic disaster. We must make an

arrest and soon before the gossip crosses the channel.

Ambassador,

I trust you are enjoying your visit? Most entertaining.

In the midst of chaos, this court begs for a raise.

Yes, yes.

They will say if she can't take care of a crown, she can't take care of her

kingdom. Cecil, old fellow, breathe.

I must brief the Queen.

This is a diplomatic disaster.

Find that crown, and quickly.

The Queen is totally livid.

This is all Lord Cecil's fault.

We should make a list of suspects.

Suspects? That's Morphingham's job, Grace.

We could help.

If they can't find the crown, they might cancel the ball.

What? But I've had my dress sent over from France, and Jack says I'm going to

be the belle of the ball.

Jack.

Jack is Lady Sarah's not-so-secret admirer.

Yes?

Ellie, what's wrong? It seems men are searching Miss Sue's room.

What? They think he stole the crown.

What a surprise.

Lady Grace really does have the worst taste in friends.

What are you all looking for? Dirt's everywhere.

If you want to borrow my sick one jacket, you need only ask.

Careful. What are you doing?

We are looking for the crown of St. Benedict.

Do you think Miss Sue took it?

He wouldn't do that. Just wait until your mother hears about this, Ralph. I'm

just following orders.

Masoud is my friend.

He's a good and honest person. There's no way on earth he would ever steal a

crown. Erm... I found this under Masoud's bed.

I didn't put it there.

It wasn't there last night, I swear.

Take me away.

Grace, do something! Please, just listen!

I promise.

And let Her Majesty know we got the thief. Look, I don't care what the

gossips of court say about actors.

Mathieu is no thief.

He didn't do this.

Feel it.

You can't defend your friends with a feeling.

You need evidence.

I hope you find out.

I will.

What are we going to do?

We need to visit the scene of the crime.

What's he looking for? A way out of a windowless, locked, and guarded room.

There must be some sort of clue in here. People say the palace is full of secret

tunnels. I wonder. Come on. Come on. How else could someone get in here?

Wait. Is that a feather?

My food costume is made of feathers.

Maybe a bird got in.

There's a loose panel up there.

No one could fit through there.

Except...

Mathieu could.

We've both seen him do stuff like that loads of times.

So, quick recap.

They found some clues, but they all point to Mathieu, who definitely didn't

do this. Exactly.

Wait a minute.

Grace?

Excuse me. Burns, sir.

I found this.

Is it a fishing fly?

Could be.

It looks like one of mine.

Some brigand broke into my shed last night.

Really? I pushed the lock, stole one of my best rods.

This wouldn't have happened back in King Henry's day.

That's it.

That's how they got the crown out of that room. They climbed the roof, moved

the panel and hooked it out on a fishing rod.

Ellie, this feather isn't from the two trousers.

It's a fishing fly.

Let's go to the ground.

Grace Cavendish, I have got less than an hour to turn you into some kind of lady,

and it isn't nearly enough.

Come on.

Shocking.

I heard they're taking your friend to the tower tomorrow.

I mean, stealing a crown is basically treason, isn't it?

Treason? They execute people for treason.

I need to talk to the Queen. You can't. She's with the Spanish ambassador.

You're done.

Oh, not bad.

If I do say so myself.

Almost ladylike.

If only your mother could see you.

Mrs. D!

It's my remit of time. I've got to go. Do something!

Girls! Mrs.

Shafferdown!

Matthew's life's in danger.

I need to check out Burns' hut.

Hello? Mind if I have a look around?

You said the lock was broken.

But it's not.

An emerald?

I've seen this before.

I need to talk to Osborn.

Everyone who's everyone is...

Except my goddaughter, it would seem.

Where is Lady Grey?

Is the Spanish ambassador having a good time?

I can't tell you that word, but he's laughing, so that's good, right?

Lady Sarah, will you dance with me now? No way.

I'm next. My name is on the card.

How's your dance card looking?

A little thin.

Oh, sad face.

It's going to be a busy night.

Can you at least pretend to have a good time?

Something doesn't fit right with that Masu boy being a thief.

I vetted his family myself. I think it's crown time, don't you? This is going to

be quite a moment.

What does she look like?

Oh, Osborne, I must have this dance.

Lady Grace, this is not how things are done.

Oh,

this is... Why did you search the players' quarters?

What? The guards went straight there.

Was it prejudice?

Do you think it would act as a thief just like Lady Jane? No.

A witness saw your friend near the safe room.

What witness?

I'm sworn to secrecy. Was it Burns?

The gamekeeper?

How did you know that?

I think he stole the crown.

I think he used a fishing rod to get the crown out of that room.

He said someone broke in and stole one, but the lock on his head was fine. I

checked.

I found a fishing fly in the jewellery house. A what?

It's this little feather thing they attach to the line to attract fish.

But that's not the important thing.

This is.

I found it in Burns' bag.

It must be from the crown.

Impressive. You did say to find some evidence.

Why would Burns try to frame the seal?

And why steal a valuable crown, take one jewel and then return it?

The crown of Saint Benedict.

What's that weird smell?

That crown still has its emeralds on it.

The jewel must be from somewhere else.

Your Majesty, it is my honour to bear the crown of Saint Benedict. That smell,

I remember it.

It's the same as...

Poison. The queen is in danger.

There's something wrong with that crown.

And of our monarch.

Stop!

What on earth is she doing?

Guards, arrest that lady.

Wait, look.

The crown was poisoned.

Stay back.

The slightest touch of dark wood means death. Guards, arrest Barnes. I think

you're too late.

He's gone.

The Queen has formally declared I am innocent of all charges.

I never doubted you.

I did.

Only for a second, obviously.

Lady Jane approaches.

We should go. Don't you dare.

Good morrow, Lady Jane. I must apologise for failing to live up to my terrible

reputation.

The Queen is asking for you.

Your Majesty.

Are you all right?

I'm not safe, Grace.

Walsingham does his best, but the plots keep coming.

I need a secret weapon.

Something my enemies won't expect. Something only I will know about.

What is the secret weapon?

I'm looking at it.

Me.

You have sharp eyes, keen ears, and an impressive sense of smell. You...

Notice everything and you know everyone.

You are always in the wrong place at the wrong time, which can be extremely

annoying. I'm sorry.

Don't be.

I'm starting to think it's a talent I could really use.

I want you to be my eyes and ears at court.

My personal spy.

Will you do it, Grace?

For me.

Are you serious?

Yes! Yes!

I mean, of course.

You must work in secret. Trust no one. Queen Elizabeth, whatever

it takes, whatever I have to do, I will keep you

safe.

inside me it drives me I know that I can work it all out now

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