Elizabeth & Leicester by Sarah Gristwood
Few relationships fire our imagination like that of Elizabeth I and her 'bonnie sweet Robin' - the Earl of Leicester, Robert Dudley. And when Dudley's wife, Amy, died a mere two years later under suspicious circumstances many speculated that Elizabeth and Robert would marry.
"A fascinating portrait of power, love and royalty in dangerous times" -- SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIORE
"Quite simply one of the most enthralling history books I've ever read.. a convincing and captivating portrayal of the Virgin Queen and the man who meant more to her than any other. You must read this!" -- ALISON WEIR
"Gristwood disentangles the many myths and stories that have been spun about the life-long love and loyalty between the queen and her 'Sweet Robin'." * DAILY TELEGRAPH *
"[A] vivacious and absorbing study" * SUNDAY TIMES *
"Vivid and lively" * DAILY MAIL *
"Quite simply one of the most enthralling history books I've ever read.. a convincing and captivating portrayal of the Virgin Queen and the man who meant more to her than any other. You must read this!" -- ALISON WEIR
"Gristwood disentangles the many myths and stories that have been spun about the life-long love and loyalty between the queen and her 'Sweet Robin'." * DAILY TELEGRAPH *
"[A] vivacious and absorbing study" * SUNDAY TIMES *
"Vivid and lively" * DAILY MAIL *
After leaving Oxford, Sarah Gristwood worked as a journalist specializing in the arts and women's issues. She is a regular contributor to The Times, Guardian, Independent and Evening Standard. Arbella, her historical biography of Arbella Stuart, the first cousin of Elizabeth I and heir to her throne, was widely acclaimed in hardcover and now available in Bantam paperback.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780553817867 |
| ISBN 10 | 0553817868 |
| Title | Elizabeth & Leicester |
| Author | Sarah Gristwood |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2008-02-12 |
| Number of pages | 544 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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