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- 400pagine
- 14 ore di lettura
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From the author of The Other Boleyn Girl and The Queen's Fool comes a vivid portrayal of the tumultuous early years of Elizabeth I's reign. As Elizabeth ascends to the throne, she confronts two significant threats: the French invasion of Scotland, which could place Mary Queen of Scots on her throne, and her intense feelings for the convicted traitor Robert Dudley. Complicating matters, Dudley is married to Amy, who is fiercely devoted to him and refuses to relinquish her claim. Despite her efforts, Dudley becomes the queen's favorite, drawing the attention of a court rife with intrigue and ambition. Opposition to their potential union arises from various quarters; William Cecil, the queen's astute advisor, insists she must marry for political stability, while her uncle vows to eliminate Dudley. Amidst this love triangle, factions emerge: Protestants, priests, assassins, diplomats, and opportunists all vie for influence. As Elizabeth navigates the challenges of leading a financially strained nation into an unwinnable war, secretive actions shift the course of her reign. Blending historical fact with contemporary rumor, the narrative presents a complex portrait of Elizabeth I as a passionate, fearful, and emotionally driven ruler who will stop at nothing to secure her power.
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The Virgin's Lover, Gregory
- Lingua
- Pubblicato
- 2004
- Rilegatura
- (Copertina rigida),
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- In buone condizioni
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- 5,69 €
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- Titolo
- The Virgin's Lover
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Gregory
- Editore
- HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
- Pubblicato
- 2004
- Formato
- Copertina rigida
- Pagine
- 400
- ISBN10
- 0007147309
- ISBN13
- 9780007147304
- Serie
- Tag
- Amore, Donne, Letteratura britannica, Inghilterra, Regali per la nonna, Intrighi, Cinquecento, Regine, Problemi, Tudor, Regno, Invidia, Amanti, Elisabetta I, regina, 1533-1603, Amanti delle regine
- Prima pubblicazione
- 2006
- Titolo originale
- The virgin’s lover
- Valutazione
- 3,7 su 5
- Descrizione
- From the author of The Other Boleyn Girl and The Queen's Fool comes a vivid portrayal of the tumultuous early years of Elizabeth I's reign. As Elizabeth ascends to the throne, she confronts two significant threats: the French invasion of Scotland, which could place Mary Queen of Scots on her throne, and her intense feelings for the convicted traitor Robert Dudley. Complicating matters, Dudley is married to Amy, who is fiercely devoted to him and refuses to relinquish her claim. Despite her efforts, Dudley becomes the queen's favorite, drawing the attention of a court rife with intrigue and ambition. Opposition to their potential union arises from various quarters; William Cecil, the queen's astute advisor, insists she must marry for political stability, while her uncle vows to eliminate Dudley. Amidst this love triangle, factions emerge: Protestants, priests, assassins, diplomats, and opportunists all vie for influence. As Elizabeth navigates the challenges of leading a financially strained nation into an unwinnable war, secretive actions shift the course of her reign. Blending historical fact with contemporary rumor, the narrative presents a complex portrait of Elizabeth I as a passionate, fearful, and emotionally driven ruler who will stop at nothing to secure her power.