The Murders of Richard III

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1. The heroine of "The Murders of Richard III" is familiar to fans of Elizabeth Peters. What is her name? Amelia Peabody Laurie Carleton Vicky Bliss Jacqueline Kirby

2. The book starts with the heroine and her long-time friend having a discussion in a particular setting. What is it? National Portrait Gallery, London Crosby Hall, Chelsea The Tower of London The Smithsonian

3. Most of the guests at the weekend house party are avid Ricardians. They dress up in historical costume for the occasion. Which of the following is an INCORRECT match? Sir Richard Weldon - Richard III Sir Archibald Kent - Clarence Lady Isobel Crawford - Elizabeth Woodville Mrs. Ponsonby-Jones - Queen Anne

4. Sir Richard Weldon has arranged for the house party because he has become the owner of an important Ricardian artifact, which he wants to reveal to his guests and the Press on the Sunday afternoon. What is it? A letter written by Elizabeth of York An order by Harry Buckingham to John Howard, Custodian of the Tower The pre-marriage contract between Edward IV and Eleanor Butler A letter written by Henry VII

5. As it turns out, somebody at the party is fond of playing nasty practical jokes, re-enacting some of the crimes that have been ascribed to Richard III by his detractors. Who is the first "murder" victim at the party? Dr. Rawdon Percival Ponsonby-Jones Frank Acton Philip Rohan

6. The third "murder" victim is the heroine's escort, Thomas Carter. What dangerous practical joke has been played on him? Almost smothered under a huge pillow A huge sword dropped on his head Poisoned kippers at breakfast Stuck upside down in a barrel

7. Mr O'Hagan has come all the way from the USA, representing the American Branch of the Richard III Society. But he is not who or what he appears to be. What is his real name? Answer: (Full name (two words) or last name please)

8. One of the house guests was killed by beheading. True False

9. What happens to the Ricardian artifact at the end of the story? It gets stolen It gets sold to an American millionaire It gets donated to the museum It gets burned

10. Who become a couple at the end of the book? The detective heroine and Thomas Carter Liz Ponsonby-Jones and Sir Richard Weldon Philip Rohan and Dr. Rawdon Lady Isobel Crawford and Sir Archibald Kent