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
Karen Harper is a former English teacher who taught literature and composition at Ohio State University, as well as at high school level. She has had a life-long interest in both the literature and the history of the Elizabethan period. As part of her classes she encouraged her students to put on an Elizabethan Festival each year which included performing Shakespeare, learning court dances, jousting, and always culminating in a (mock) beheading.
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 *
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