The Virgin’s Lover (The Plantagenet and Tudor Novels, #13)
by Philippa Gregory
The Virgin's Lover by Philippa Gregory holds a well received rating of 3.69 out of 5, based on 40.1K reader ratings. First published in 2004. The book spans 441 pages.
About The Virgin's Lover
From the author of The Other Boleyn Girl and The Queen's Fool comes a stunning portrait of the first perilous years of Elizabeth I's reign.As a new queen, Elizabeth faces two great dangers: the French invasion of Scotland, which threatens to put Mary Queen of Scots on her throne, and her passion for the convicted traitor Robert Dudley.But Dudley is already married, and his devoted wife Amy will never give him up, least of all to an upstart Protestant Princess. She refuses to set her beloved husband free to marry the queen; but she cannot prevent him from becoming the favorite and the focus of the feverishly plotting, pleasure seeking court.Others too oppose the marriage, but for very different reasons. William Cecil, the queen's wisest counselor, knows she must marry for policy; her uncle hates Dudley and swears he will be murder him first. Behind the triangle of lovers, the factions take up their places: the Protestants, the priests, the assassins, the diplomats and the moneymakers. The very coin of England is shaved and clipped to nothing as Elizabeth uncertainly leads her bankrupt country into a war that no-one thinks can be won.Then someone acts in secret, and for Elizabeth, Dudley and the emerging kingdom, nothing will be as planned.Blending historical fact with contemporary rumor, Philippa Gregory has created a dark and tense novel of Tudor times, which casts Elizabeth I in a light no one has suggested before. Passionate, fearful, emotionally needy, this is a queen who will stop at nothing.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Philippa Gregory |
| Published | 2004 |
| Pages | 441 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction, Romance |
| Average Rating | 3.69 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 40,065 |
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What genre is The Virgin's Lover?
The Virgin's Lover is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is The Virgin's Lover worth reading?
Based on 40.1K reader ratings, The Virgin's Lover has an average score of 3.69 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Virgin's Lover?
The Virgin's Lover has 441 pages.
Who wrote The Virgin's Lover?
The Virgin's Lover was written by Philippa Gregory. It was first published in 2004.
What is the ISBN for The Virgin's Lover?
The ISBN-13 for The Virgin's Lover is 9780743269260.0.
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