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The Virgin's Lover

By Philippa Gregory

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| Paperback | 9780743269261

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In the autumn of 1558, church bells across England ring out the joyous news that Elizabeth I is the new queen. One woman hears the tidings with utter dread. She is Amy Dudley, wife of Sir Robert, and she knows that Elizabeth's ambitious leap to the throne will draw hContinue

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The Best Reviews: Philippa Gregory, The Virgin's Lover

"A wonderful work of historical fiction" In 1858 much of England rejoices that Catholic Mary Tudor has died ending her of terror. In her place is her half- sister the Protestant Elizabeth. Though many are euphoric that Mary is with her maker, most qu ... (read full critics)

thebestreviews published on Thu, 16 Sep 2010

The Virgin's Lover By Philippa Gregory

The power of the throne wields an exacting price for all within the sphere of its influence courtiers, counselors, bishops alike in Philippa Gregory's robust historical novel, The Virgin's Lover. When Elizabeth I becomes queen, Robert Dudley convince ... (read full critics)

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If you want to establish the time line of Philippa Gregory's Tudor novels they would go: The Constant Princess (Katherine of Aragon); The Other Boleyn Girl (Anne Boleyn); The Boleyn Inheritance (Anne of Cleves and Katherine Howard); The Queens Fool (Mary Tudor and Elizabeth I); The Virgin’s Lover (E ... (continue)

If you want to establish the time line of Philippa Gregory's Tudor novels they would go: The Constant Princess (Katherine of Aragon); The Other Boleyn Girl (Anne Boleyn); The Boleyn Inheritance (Anne of Cleves and Katherine Howard); The Queens Fool (Mary Tudor and Elizabeth I); The Virgin’s Lover (Elizabeth I) and The Other Queen (Mary Queen of Scots).

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wgeddert said on Jul 24, 2008 | Add your feedback

England - 1558

Such an interesting romance on Queen Elizabeth I

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Mati said on Aug 16, 2010 | Add your feedback

I have to say that I am a huge fan of Philippa Gregory but I found this book to be very disappointing. It took me a long time to get into the book and even once I was semi-engrossed in it I wasn't as captivated as usual. I found the story not be as passionate as I feel it could have been. However, i ... (continue)

I have to say that I am a huge fan of Philippa Gregory but I found this book to be very disappointing. It took me a long time to get into the book and even once I was semi-engrossed in it I wasn't as captivated as usual. I found the story not be as passionate as I feel it could have been. However, it was an interesting portrayal of the love triangle between Elizabeth I, Robert Dudley and Amy Dudley.

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Valentine said on Jun 18, 2010 about the Hardcover edition | Add your feedback

So so.. not as much as I thought it would be..

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Corky said on Mar 27, 2010 about the Hardcover edition | Add your feedback

I have not read any of Philippa Gregory's novels for about five years or more and I had forgotten how good a writer she is.She brings alive the story, based on fact, of Amy and Robert Dudley and the effect on their lives that Robert's obsession with his rightful place in society along with his passi ... (continue)

I have not read any of Philippa Gregory's novels for about five years or more and I had forgotten how good a writer she is.She brings alive the story, based on fact, of Amy and Robert Dudley and the effect on their lives that Robert's obsession with his rightful place in society along with his passion/love for Elizabeth I has.It is very easy to forget that this is a work of fiction as the author's extensive research brings history alive on the printed page.

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Lindyloumac said on Dec 5, 2009 | Add your feedback