The Queen's Governess (Thorndike Press Large Print Core Series) - Hardcover

Harper, Karen

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9781410425515: The Queen's Governess (Thorndike Press Large Print Core Series)

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ISBN 10: 1410425517 ISBN 13: 9781410425515

Publisher: Thorndike Pr, 2010

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Originally brought to the court of Henry VIII as a spy, squire's daughter Kat Ashley befriends the doomed Queen Anne Boleyn and agrees to become the governess of the young Elizabeth Tudor.

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Review:

"Harper's diligent research, realistic portrayal, and insider/outsider heroine will hook those who can't get enough of England's turbulent history...bestseller Harper maintains her focus on the roles of women - both powerful and powerless - in Tudor England, resulting in another enjoyable proto-feminist historical romp" (PUBLISHERS WEEKLY)

"A walk side by side with one of history's most dynamic characters" (Anne Perry)

"Well paced and full of pitch-perfect detail, Harper's novel brings new life to an old subject and, as good as the best of Philippa Gregory, is sure to be a big hit with historical fiction fans and book clubs" (LIBRARY JOURNAL)

"All in all, a lively and historically grounded reimagining of two Tudor survivors" (Kirkus)

"Taking a fresh view of Elizabeth I through the eyes of her confident governess, Harper delivers a strong story. Her keen sense of the role remarkable women played in history allows readers a fantastic view in this carefully researched, meticulously crafted book" (Romantic Times)

Book Description:

A brilliant, intriguing historical novel set in Queen Elizabeth I's court and told from the unique perspective of her most trusted adviser...Kat Ashley

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