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'More Tudor gusto and verve than David Starkey' VICKI WOODS, The Telegraph 'One of Britain's most accomplished historical novelists. Her love and respect for the past shines through every page' Sarah Dunant, author of In the Company of the Courtesan 'Margaret Irwin's books have an unsurpassed colour and gusto' The Times
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In July, 1553, sibling rivalry has never been more tumultuous and perilous than between the daughters of King Henry VIII. Queen Mary Tudor has just won possession of the throne, but her younger half-sister - the beautiful and vivacious Princess Elizabeth - holds the hearts of the people. Knowing this, Mary banishes her sibling to a country retreat, determined to keep her as far away from court life and any powerful supporters she has there as possible.But Mary's health is fading fast and her power beginning to crumble. The people of England are crying out for a new monarch and it seems, at last, they may have their wish and crown their beloved Bess as queen...But Mary refuses to relinquish the throne, determined to rule to the absolute end as her father did before her. In a final show of strength, Mary orders Elizabeth's imprisonment in the Tower of London, there to await her execution. In these treacherous times, when all about her there is secrecy and deception, Elizabeth must rely on her faith and courage if she is to survive her ordeal and rise to fulfil her destiny.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Incredibly well written. Psychologically compelling characterisation. Romantic, yet not at all high blown. This is quality stuff.
This is the second book in the series. Start with 'Young Bess'.
This is the second book in the series. Start with 'Young Bess'.
Format:Paperback
This captivating novel about the young Princess Elizabeth during the reigns of her brother Edward VI and her sister Mary I during the time during the time when she came under suspicion of being involved in treasonable plots and closely watched and kept in semi-captivity with the threat of the axe always hanging over her head.
This novel encapsulates intelligent and passionate dialogue, which could have been taken from a dramatic historical play, and effectively delves into the mind of Elizabeth, with consummate understanding of psychology, who it presents as a headstrong, imperious, courageous and intelligent, not hesitant to use her sexual attractiveness to her advantage - an ultimate survivor.
This book traces the political machinations of the time as well, and also the tragic story of the Queen for nine days, Lady Jane Grey and her execution at the hands of Mary, a fate that could well have befallen Elizabeth. Characters such as Lady Jane and Queen Mary's minds are probes here with the same consummate skill that the author does for Elizabeth during these times. The dangerous times of the rule by the neurotic and fanatical Mary I are captured and the drama of these perilous days for Elizabeth captured by what she wrote at the time 'Much suspected by me, Nothing proved can be, Elizabeth, prisoner'.
This novel encapsulates intelligent and passionate dialogue, which could have been taken from a dramatic historical play, and effectively delves into the mind of Elizabeth, with consummate understanding of psychology, who it presents as a headstrong, imperious, courageous and intelligent, not hesitant to use her sexual attractiveness to her advantage - an ultimate survivor.
This book traces the political machinations of the time as well, and also the tragic story of the Queen for nine days, Lady Jane Grey and her execution at the hands of Mary, a fate that could well have befallen Elizabeth. Characters such as Lady Jane and Queen Mary's minds are probes here with the same consummate skill that the author does for Elizabeth during these times. The dangerous times of the rule by the neurotic and fanatical Mary I are captured and the drama of these perilous days for Elizabeth captured by what she wrote at the time 'Much suspected by me, Nothing proved can be, Elizabeth, prisoner'.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
A Highly Entertaining Book Based on Accurate Facts
2 Jan 2004
Format:Paperback
I would highly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in Elizabeth I. Although it is written in a storybook fashion with the characters "speaking" to one another, it is factually accurate and puts you in the center of the action. I think the author has done a marvellous job of interweaving actual historical facts with her character's dialog and actions. Its' writing style makes the characters seem vividly real and gets the reader emotionally involved. As a schoolboy in England, I had studied text books about Elizabeth, but this book gave me a whole new level of respect for someone who I had already held in high esteem. Highly recommended.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Elizabeth, Captive Princess is a book fit for a Princess or Queen.
12 Oct 2010
Format:Paperback
King Henry VIII is dead. King Edward is lying in his bed about to die as well. Who will reign next? It was thought that Lady Jane Grey would but she has been executed. Now, it is between Mary and Elizabeth. Elizabeth knows she will be a better Queen than Mary. Unfortunately because Mary is the older of the two, it makes sense that Mary would be the next Queen. Of course, Mary does becomes Queen. Though not a lot of people are happy about it. There is a plot to get Mary out of the throne. Mary is stubborn and won't give up the throne easily. Elizabeth is conniving and is trying to find a way to overthrow Mary. Will she succeed?
Elizabeth, Captive Princess is book two in the Elizabeth I trilogy. I read the first book, Young Bess because I was interested in getting to know Elizabeth better. A lot of the books about the Tudors is about King Henry VIII, his wife Anne, his daughter Mary and his son, Edward but there are not a lot of books about Elizabeth. I think she is overlooked. She is very intelligent and knows what her goals are and hold to achieve them. On the flip side, while I am liking this trilogy, I found this book to be a bit slow. I didn't find the characters that interesting and at times the story moved really slowly. Though, there were some hit and misses with this book for me; I still can't wait to finish this trilogy. Elizabeth, Captive Princess is a book fit for a Princess or Queen.
Elizabeth, Captive Princess is book two in the Elizabeth I trilogy. I read the first book, Young Bess because I was interested in getting to know Elizabeth better. A lot of the books about the Tudors is about King Henry VIII, his wife Anne, his daughter Mary and his son, Edward but there are not a lot of books about Elizabeth. I think she is overlooked. She is very intelligent and knows what her goals are and hold to achieve them. On the flip side, while I am liking this trilogy, I found this book to be a bit slow. I didn't find the characters that interesting and at times the story moved really slowly. Though, there were some hit and misses with this book for me; I still can't wait to finish this trilogy. Elizabeth, Captive Princess is a book fit for a Princess or Queen.
realistic prose
16 Nov 2010
Format:Paperback
this is a fabulous book. it is a fictional story of the relationship between
princess elizabeth and queen mary. they were half sisters and their relationship
was extremely complicated. they seemed to have a cat/mouse...love(?)/hate...
up/down history with eachother. i think few of us would want to trade places with
either of these women! the dialog is exactly how i believe they would have
spoke to eachother. the author has written a classic. this is very enjoyable
for fans of elizabeth.
***as a side note,there is no "described" terror/gore in this book,only that,
"so and so was executed" and it is left to the imagination.***
princess elizabeth and queen mary. they were half sisters and their relationship
was extremely complicated. they seemed to have a cat/mouse...love(?)/hate...
up/down history with eachother. i think few of us would want to trade places with
either of these women! the dialog is exactly how i believe they would have
spoke to eachother. the author has written a classic. this is very enjoyable
for fans of elizabeth.
***as a side note,there is no "described" terror/gore in this book,only that,
"so and so was executed" and it is left to the imagination.***
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