Rogues' Gold

Elizabethan Mysteries #1

by John Pilkington

From the back cover:

An exciting adventure mystery set in the cut throat world of Elizabethan England.

Ben Button is an apprentice with a famous company of actors. He's excited about their summer tour as he's never travelled beyond the city of London, but their first stop at Bowford Manor turns to disaster when one of them is accused of stealing a valuable gold plate.

Ben teams up with Lady Sarah, and they discover that dangerous secrets surround the mysterious plate. And some people will stop at nothing to prevent the truth being discovered...

Genres: Mystery, Historical Fiction, British Literature

215 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

John Pilkington wrote radio plays back in the 1980s before stepping things up a notch and scribbling down television scripts for the BCC. He then went onto write historical mystery novels for children.


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Reviews

[Veronica-Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this first in a series of Elizabethan Mysteries. Set in the time period of Queen Elizabeth of England, daughter of Henry the VIII. This is a magical tale of a troop of actors, where one of their own is accused of an act of theft while entertaining the Lords and Ladies of Bowford Manor. As the story unfolds the injustice is so outrageous that the youngest member of the company is forced to prove their innocence and find the true culprits. Loved it and recommend it.

[Chloe · Rating 4 out of 5]

The journey of Ben Button as he works to save his friend with the help of those around him and finding a hidden truth that could result in death was very interesting to read and enjoyable. Especially as he watch Ben Button grow and learn about him and those around him.

[Lynne · Rating 2 out of 5]

Love John Pilkington....Have read all the Thomas the Falconer books but hated this! felt like a kids book.