Description
Alison Weir masterfully brings to life the tumultuous early years of Elizabeth Tudor, a young princess navigating the treacherous currents of King Henry VIII's court. From the devastating loss of her mother and her own declaration of illegitimacy, Elizabeth's childhood is a landscape of shifting alliances, successive stepmothers, and constant peril. As she grows, the shadow of the executioner's axe looms large, particularly during her imprisonment in the Tower of London, mirroring her mother's tragic fate. Through political intrigue, personal scandal, and the harsh lessons learned from her siblings' reigns, Elizabeth's resolve is forged, setting the stage for her legendary transformation into the Virgin Queen.
Available Editions
paperback
Ballantine Books
Published Nov 4, 2008
514 pages
ISBN: 9780345495365
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Details
First Published
2008
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Lady Elizabeth by Alison Weir.