Paris, 1625 Charlotte Menard wanted more than a life of needlework, boredom and loneliness - but she never expected to end up a spy! Facing a dire future as a penniless widow, she accepts an offer from France's spymaster, Cardinal Richelieu: her security in exchange for being his spy at court. Stealing letters, climbing through windows, nearly starting a war with England… it's all in a day's work when ferreting out the enemies of France. By her side is her childhood friend Gregoire, whom she had previously believed dead. Once the son of a Comte, now a petty thief, he too is in the cardinal's clutches. His job? To protect Charlotte. Together, they are thrust into the dangerous games of courtly intrigue. As their enemies close in on them, it's down to Charlotte's quick wit and cunning to unravel the plot before it topples the throne and robs her of everything she cares about: her friends, her independence, and her chance at love. Inspired by the adventures of the Three Musketeers, The Lady Is A Spy is a rollicking romance of adventure, intrigue, banter and passion.