Power, passion, politics- The real story behind the romance of two of the most powerful people in Tudor history.
After leaving Oxford, Sarah Gristwood worked as a journalist specializing in the arts and women's issues. She is a regular contributor to The Times, Guardian, Independent and Evening Standard. Arbella, her historical biography of Arbella Stuart, the first cousin of Elizabeth I and heir to her throne, was widely acclaimed in hardcover and now available in Bantam paperback.
A fascinating portrait of power, love and royalty in dangerous
times
*SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIORE*
Quite simply one of the most enthralling history books I've ever
read ... a convincing and captivating portrayal of the Virgin Queen
and the man who meant more to her than any other. You must read
this!
*ALISON WEIR*
Gristwood disentangles the many myths and stories that have been
spun about the life-long love and loyalty between the queen and her
'Sweet Robin'.
*DAILY TELEGRAPH*
[A] vivacious and absorbing study
*SUNDAY TIMES*
Vivid and lively
*DAILY MAIL*
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