To Seize a Queen

Dive into the intricate world of Tudor England with Fiona Buckley's latest mystery, where intrigue and danger lurk in the shadows of the royal court. The story follows Ursula Blanchard, a resourceful and intelligent protagonist, as she navigates the treacherous waters of political espionage. Tasked with protecting her half-sister, Queen Elizabeth, Ursula must unravel a web of secrets that could threaten the very stability of the monarchy. This gripping narrative combines historical accuracy with a thrilling plot, making it a must-read for fans of historical mysteries. With its vivid characters and richly detailed setting, this tale promises to captivate and transport readers to a time of regal splendor and perilous plots.

Act One

Overture

Scene 1

Recitative. 'Tis Greater Far To Spare, Than To Destroy

Air. Pluck Root And Branch From Out The Land

Recitative. Our Souls With Ardour Glow

Chorus. Shall We The God Of Israel Fear?

Scene 2

Recitative. Now Persecution Shall Lay By Her Iron Rod

Air. Tune Your Harps To Cheerful Strain

Chorus. Shall We Of Servitude Complain

Recitative. O God, Who From The Suckling's Mouth

Air. Praise The Lord With Cheerful Noise

Chorus. Shall We Of Servitude Complain

Scene 3

Recitative. How Have Our Sins Provok'd The Lord

Chorus. Ye Sons Of Israel Mourn

Air. O Jordan, Jordan, Sacred Tide

Chorus. Ye Sons Of Israel Mourn

Act Two

Scene 1

Recitative. Why Sits That Sorrow On Thy Brow?

Air. Dread Not, Righteous Queen, The Danger

Recitative. I Go Before The King To Stand

Air. Tears Assist Me, Pity Moving

Chorus. Save Us, O Lord

Scene 2

Recitative. Who Dares Intrude Into Our Presence Without Our Leave?

Duet. Who Calls My Parting Soul From Death?

Air. O Beauteous Queen, Unclose Those Eyes!

Recitative. If I Find Favour In Thy Sight

Air. How Can I Stay, When Love Invites?

Scene 3

Recitative. With Inward Joy His Visage Glows

Chorus. Virtue, Truth And Innocence

Act Three

Scene 1

Air. Jehovah Crown'd With Glory Bright

Chorus. He Comes, He Comes To End Our Woes

Scene 2

Recitative. Now, O Queen, They Suit Declare

Accompagnato. Turn Not, O Queen, Thy Face Away

Air. Flatt'ring Tongue, No More I Hear Thee?

Recitative. Guards, Seize The Traitor, Bear Him Hence!

Air. How Art Thou Fall'n From Thy Height!

Scene 3

Chorus. The Lord Our Enemy Has Slain

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