The Queen's Fool
Ratings23
Average rating3.7
15
Ratings23
Average rating3.7
Henry VIII is dead, succeeded by his only legitimate son, nine year old Edward VI. Too young to rule, the realm is governed by a Regency Council, led by his uncle, Edward Seymour. Edward has continued his father's reformation of the church and Protestantism is becoming established, however England is still unsettled with rioting and rebellions common. Edward was close to and well loved by both of his half-sisters: the Catholic Princess Mary, daughter of Katherine of Aragon and the Protestant Princess Elizabeth, daughter of the executed Anne Boleyn. However he and his advisors were concerned that should he die without issue, his sister Princess Mary would return the country to Catholicism.
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Philippa's rendition of the history between Mary I and Elizabeth I was an interesting read. Taken from the perspective of a fictional girl, Hannah, the view of these two women were given an equal amount of attention that helped you understand the characters these women came to be.
I liked this a lot better than the other Philippa Gregory one I've read, “The Other Boleyn Girl.” I can't tell if it was because my little feminist heart appreciated reading about a woman in Tudor England whose life wasn't totally at the mercy of the men around her, or the protagonist's love interests were more appealing. Either way, consider me entertained. And pleased by the slightly cheesy happy ending.
Series
15 primary booksThe Plantagenet and Tudor Novels is a 15-book series with 15 primary works first released in 2001 with contributions by Philippa Gregory.
Series
8 primary booksThe Tudor Court is a 8-book series with 8 primary works first released in 2001 with contributions by Philippa Gregory.
