Queen of This Realm: The Story of Elizabeth I (Queens of England) - Softcover

Plaidy, Jean; Holt, Victoria; Carr, Philippa

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0449209792 ISBN 13: 9780449209790

Publisher: Fawcett Books, 1989

Synopsis

With her perilous path of accession to the throne behind her, Elizabeth the First, the cool-headed young British monarch, must restrain her passion for the dashing courtier Robert Dudley or risk her beloved country's welfare

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A BRILLIANT AND RUTHLESS MONARCH, SHE DEVOTED HER LIFE TO HER COUNTRY, AND DISCOVERED THAT IT WAS NOT ENOUGH . . . . .

in the glittering, treacherous court of Henry VIII, young Elizabeth’s early years were filled with danger. Hiding in the shadows, watching the unlucky women who followed her beloved mother, Anne Boleyn, she quickly learned how precarious it could be to wait on the fickle favours of men . . . So, the young princess vowed that she alone would control her destiny, and, when the nightmare reign of her sister, Mary, ended, Elizabeth was ready . . .

Tempestuous and brilliant, she lead her country to the heights of power – and into the bitter battles with anyone who opposed her. She surrounded herself with powerful men, ready to serve her with their fortunes and their lives. Although she was vain and susceptible to their charms, Elizabeth thought none of them could distract her. But one man had the power to jeopardize her most valued possession . . .

Acclaim for 'The Reluctant Queen'
"A richly detailed novel" WOMAN’S WEEKLY
"Plaidy's quality doesn’t seem to flag" WESTERN MAIL

About the Author:

JEAN PLAIDY, one of the preeminent authors of historical fiction for most of the twentieth century, is the pen name of the prolific English author Eleanor Hibbert, also known as Victoria Holt. Jean Plaidy’s novels had sold more than 14 million copies worldwide by the time of her death in 1993.
From the Trade Paperback edition.

About this edition

• Publisher: Fawcett Books
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0449209792
• ISBN 13: 9780449209790
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback