Golden Lads A Study of Anthony Bacon, Francis & Their Friends

Prior to the publication of thisbiography, the elusive Anthony Bacon was merely glimpsedin the shadow of his famous younger brother, Francis. Afascinating historical figure, Anthony Bacon was acontemporary of the brilliant band of gallants whoclustered round the court of Elizabeth I, and he wasclosely connected with the Queen's favourite,the Earl of Essex. He also worked as an agent for SirFrancis Walsingham, the Queen's spymaster,living in France where he became acquainted with Henri IVand the famous essayist Michel de Montaigne. It was inFrance that du Maurier discovered a secret that, ifdisclosed during Bacon's lifetime, could haveput an end to his political career . . .Du Maurier did much to shed light on matters that hadlong puzzled historians, and, as well as a consummateexercise in research, this biography is also a strangeand fascinating tale.Du Maurier, Daphne is the author of 'Golden Lads A Study of Anthony Bacon, Francis & Their Friends' with ISBN 9781844080731 and ISBN 1844080730.