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#1 New York Times bestselling author and “Queen of Royal Fiction” (USA Today) Philippa Gregory weaves a riveting story about a young woman with the ability to foretell the future in a time when fate is uncertain.
Winter of 1553. Pursued by the Inquisition, fourteen-year-old Jewish girl Hannah Green is forced to flee her home in Spain with her father. But Hannah is no ordinary refugee; she possesses the gift of “sight,” the ability to foresee the future, an invaluable asset in the turbulent times of the Tudor monarchy. Hannah is adopted by Robert Dudley, the charismatic son of King Edward’s patron, who brings her to court to serve as a “holy fool” to Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth. Hired as a holy fool, but working as a spy; married but in love with her master; threatened by laws against heresy, treason, and witchcraft, Hannah must choose between a safe life as a commoner and a dangerous plot by the royal family that is inextricably linked to her own longings and desires.
Filled with vivid period detail and characters that fit seamlessly into the historical context, The Queen’s Fool is a rich and emotionally resonant gem from a master storyteller.
ASIN : B0014IZ5RA
Publisher : Atria Books (February 19, 2008)
Publication Date: February 19, 2008
Language : English
File size: 6894 KB
Text to Speech : Enabled
Screen readers : Supported
Enhanced Typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Sticky Notes : Kindle Scribe on
Print length: 514 pages
Customers say
Customers find the plot engaging and the pages fly by. They appreciate the warm relationship between Mary Tudor and Hannah and the realistic picture of what it would be like in the turbulent times. Readers describe the writing quality as very well written, informative, and realistic. They also appreciate the protagonist, saying they evoke every emotion and are brave. However, some find the storyline boring, while others say it’s difficult to put down. Opinions are mixed on the pace, with some finding it faster-paced and others saying it’ll be a little bit slow at times.
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