Powerful and dramatic, this is the story of the only woman to ever stand up to the Virgin Queen--her own cousin, Lettice Knollys. Far more attractive than the queen, Lettice soon won the attention of the handsome and ambitious Robert Dudley, a man so enamored of the queen and determined to share her throne that it was rumored he had murdered his own wife in order to become her royal consort. The enigmatic Elizabeth allowed Dudley into her heart, and relied on his devoted service, but shied away from the personal and political risks of marriage.
When Elizabeth discovered that he had married her cousin Lettice in secret, Lettice would pay a terrible price, fighting to keep her husband's love and ultimately losing her beloved son to the queen's headsman. This is the unforgettable story of two women related by blood, yet destined to clash over one of Tudor England's most charismatic men.
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Powerful and dramatic, this is the story of the only woman to ever stand up to the Virgin Queen--her own cousin, Lettice Knollys. Far more attractive than the queen, Lettice soon won the attention of the handsome and ambitious Robert Dudley, a man so enamored of the queen and determined to share her throne that it was rumored he had murdered his own wife in order to become her royal consort. The enigmatic Elizabeth allowed Dudley into her heart, and relied on his devoted service, but shied away from the personal and political risks of marriage.
When Elizabeth discovered that he had married her cousin Lettice in secret, Lettice would pay a terrible price, fighting to keep her husband's love and ultimately losing her beloved son to the queen's headsman. This is the unforgettable story of two women related by blood, yet destined to clash over one of Tudor England's most charismatic men.
Imprint | St. Martin's Griffin |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | August 2011 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | August 2011 |
Authors | Carolly Erickson |
Dimensions | 208 x 137 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 336 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-312-61697-7 |
Barcode | 9780312616977 |
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LSN | 0-312-61697-X |