DOES THE QUEEN STILL LIVE?, John Fredman, UK pb 1980

This paperback is John Fredman's novel 'DOES THE QUEEN STILL LIVE?' published by Star Books in the UK in 1980.  Book is in reasonable condition, (see picture).  320 pages. Picture is of actual book.

SYNOPSIS: The story of Sir Francis Drake, who rose from the stews of Chatham to dangerous heights in the double-edged Court, pitting his sturdy wits against the sly minds of the Royal favourites of the day.  At sea his bravery and tactics were second to none.  But whether he was on the Main fighting the devious Spaniard Recalde or in London dealing and intriguing, the tapestry of his life was always deftly woven by the long white fingers of his tormenting patron, his Queen....