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"In her sixth historical novel, Erickson again displays her remarkable ability to paint an exquisitely realistic portrait of Tudor England. . . . This is much more than a historical romance; Erickson's attention to historical detail and the depiction of Elizabeth's struggle to maintain her control over her kingdom make for compelling reading. Fans might also be interested in one or more of Erickson's four Tudor biographies. Historical fiction fans can't get enough of the Tudors; this engaging story is a worthy addition to the genre."--"Library Journal"
"Erickson turns her attention to the dramatic love triangle that changed history. One man, Robert Dudley, held Elizabeth I's heart and Erickson draws on that love to bring the life of Elizabeth's cousin and rival, Lettie Knollys, to readers. Erickson portrays Elizabeth as a jealous woman, Dudley as a rake and Lettie as the innocent, endearing her to readers. Rival to the Queen gives this forgotten woman a place in history."--"RT Boo
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Rival to the Queen
5 Oct 2010
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I found this a most annoying book. It combines some fact with a lot of fabrication. While historical fiction necessarily employs imagination to develop dialogue, describe meetings etc. and while questions about Elizabeth's personal life and complex personality give ample opportunities for invention in describing her court and those surrounding her, this book sets forth implausible events as well as situations that are in direct contradiction to historical evidence. It also makes many unwarranted assertions about various people. In the process, it trivializes fascinating characters and tells a much less compelling story than what is on the record. If the reader is interested in Lettice Knollys and her family, he/she would be better off reading "The Lady Penelope" by Sally Varlow, which tells the real story, insofar as it can be ascertained, in a far more satisfactory manner. Above all, the reader of "Rival to the Queen" should not approach it as an accurate reflection of events or characters, but simply a novel.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Carolly Erickson Should Know Better
13 Jun 2011
Format:Hardcover
With the amount of historical non-fiction Erickson has written, she should have enough research to tell the story of any Tudor courtier with correct facts and accurate period detail. This clumsiness written hash fails to use known facts and invents awkward conjecture to tell the story of one of the most interesting women Elizabeth's Court. A disappointment, especially since the the facts as they are known make for better storytelling details than the ones Erickson has spun. The heaving bosom prose of Holt's "My Enemy the Queen" still manges to tell the tale more truly than this mess.
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26 Nov 2010
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These days as I read a book and I am not quite sure how I feel about it, I wonder what reviewers on amazon are thinking about the book. I would give this one a 3.5.
As with others here, I highly recommend one of my favorite books by Victoria Holt, My Enemy the Queen. Holt's take on Lettice and Dudley is different than Erickson's. As I read this book, I felt the author made the principals a little too "nice".
I also recommend a great book which captures the feeling of the times, this one about Lettice's daughter "Lady Rich;: A novel of Penelope Devereux at the Court of Queen Elizabeth [Hardcover]" by Elizabeth Boatwright Coker.
Its great historical fiction.
One thing that I felt was wrong is when Lettice's brother says to her "I won't let Father control my destiny" or something like that, referring to her being made to marry the eventual Earl of Essex. I just don't think that would have happened in those days when young women of family were made to marry whomever their parents (usually fathers) chose for them, like it or not.
Even though it wasn't quite the same as others of the subject matter, I still enjoyed it and would recommend it as a light, easy read.
As with others here, I highly recommend one of my favorite books by Victoria Holt, My Enemy the Queen. Holt's take on Lettice and Dudley is different than Erickson's. As I read this book, I felt the author made the principals a little too "nice".
I also recommend a great book which captures the feeling of the times, this one about Lettice's daughter "Lady Rich;: A novel of Penelope Devereux at the Court of Queen Elizabeth [Hardcover]" by Elizabeth Boatwright Coker.
Its great historical fiction.
One thing that I felt was wrong is when Lettice's brother says to her "I won't let Father control my destiny" or something like that, referring to her being made to marry the eventual Earl of Essex. I just don't think that would have happened in those days when young women of family were made to marry whomever their parents (usually fathers) chose for them, like it or not.
Even though it wasn't quite the same as others of the subject matter, I still enjoyed it and would recommend it as a light, easy read.
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