Lord Robert: (The Tudor Saga: 11): the passionate story of Elizabeth I's one great love affair magically brought to life by the Queen of British historical fiction - Softcover

Plaidy, Jean

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0099493330 ISBN 13: 9780099493334

Publisher: Arrow, 2007

Synopsis

In the grim recesses of the Tower of London, two captives begin a passionate love affair that will last years but is destined to destroy them; one is Robert Dudley, the other is the future Queen of England, Elizabeth I. Pardoned by Queen Mary, Dudley and Elizabeth are freed, but their mutual longing must be from a distance.

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Review:

"Her novels are still very much to be enjoyed ... Any writer who can both educate and thrill a reader of any age deserves to be remembered and find new fans ... One only has to look at the TV/Media to see that the appetite for this kind of writing is still very much there" (Matt Bates WH Smith Travel)

"Jean Plaidy doesn't just write the history, she makes it come alive." (Julia Moffat, RNA)

"Jean Plaidy, by the skilful blending of superb storytelling and meticulous attention to authenticity of detail and depth of characterisation has become one of the country's most widely read novelists." (Sunday Times)

"These books are page-turners; they offer a wonderful way to learn about history, their heroines are smart, strong and in control of their destinies and their stories will remain with you for ever...They are a celebration of women's spirit throughout history." (Daily Express)

"Full-blooded, dramatic, exciting" (Observer)

Book Description:

The tenth novel in Jean Plaidy's Tudor series - the passionate story of Elizabeth I's love affair with Robert Dudley.

About this edition

• Publisher: Arrow
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0099493330
• ISBN 13: 9780099493334
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 400