Elizabeth, Captive Princess: A captivating tale of witchcraft, betrayal and love (Elizabeth I Trilogy) - Softcover

Margaret Irwin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0749012528 ISBN 13: 9780749012526

Publisher: Allison & Busby, 2013

Synopsis

July, 1553. Sibling rivalry has never been more tumultuous and perilous than between the daughters of King Henry VIII. Queen Mary Tudor has just won possession of the throne, but her younger half-sister - the beautiful and vivacious Princess Elizabeth - holds the hearts of the people. Knowing this, Mary banishes her sibling to a country retreat, determined to keep her as far away from court life and any powerful supporters she has there as possible. But Mary's health is fading fast and her power beginning to crumble. The people of England are crying out for a new monarch and it seems, at last, they may have their wish and crown their beloved Bess as queen .

About this title

Review:

'More Tudor gusto and verve than David Starkey' VICKI WOODS, THE TELEGRAPH

Book Description:

Blending meticulous research with real storytelling flair, Elizabeth, Captive Princess is a gripping follow up to the master of historical fiction's, Young Bess

About this edition

• Publisher: Allison & Busby
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0749012528
• ISBN 13: 9780749012526
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 336