Young Bess: A captivating tale of witchcraft, betrayal and love (Elizabeth I Trilogy)

Margaret Irwin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0749012420 ISBN 13: 9780749012427

Publisher: Allison & Busby, 2013

Growing up in the shadow of her dead mother, the infamous Anne Boleyn, young Princess Elizabeth has learnt to be continuously on the watch for the political games played out around her. It is never certain when one might rise in, or precariously fall out of, royal favour. When her distant father, Henry VIII, dies, the future brightens for Elizabeth. She is able to set up a home with Henry's last wife, Katherine Parr, who now has a new husband, Tom Seymour. Tom, however, is playing a risky game. Marrying a widowed queen is one thing, flirting with the King's daughter and second in line to the throne is another. As the adolescent Elizabeth finds herself dangerously attracted to him, danger encroaches upon herself and the kingdom...This first book of Irwin's historical trilogy about the life of 'Good Queen Bess' confirms the author's status as one of the most successful historical writers of the last century.

Review:

'One of Britain's most accomplished historical novelists. Her love and respect for the past shines through every page' --Sarah Dunant

Book Description:

The first in Irwin's historical trilogy confirms the author's status as one of the most successful historical writers of the last century.