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Jobo · Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Posts: 4097 Location: East Sussex

Have just finished reading this book all about Elizabeth I and her early life, from when she was a little girl and her mother Anne Boleyn was executed right up until she succeeded her sister Mary to the throne.

I have to say I thought this book was absolutely fantastic! One of the best Tudor novels I have read - its right up there in the rankings with The Other Boleyn girl I think. Its really exciting and I was quite sad to finish it.

I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading about Elizabeth, or Tudor novels in general. I felt transported back to the 16th century and made me wish I could get a time machine and just go back just for the day Laughing

Today I bought The White Queen by Phillipa Gregory - it only came out last week and I was determined to wait until it came out in paperback, but I just could resist it - and luckily when I got my credit card statement the other day I had paid too much and ended up being £10 in credit, so I treated myself Laughing

Will let you know how it goes Very Happy

melody yarns · Site Admin Joined: 03 Nov 2006 Posts: 8688 Location: UK

Oooh one to watch out for!! The boys bought The Other Boleyn Girl for me on holiday as an early birthday present when we went to Penrhyn Castle and I 've finished it earlier in the week. I just couldn't put it down. I think I read most of it on holiday and it was an absolute joy to find a book that I really enjoyed reading cos I'm difficult when it comes to books Confused

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pictish · Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 6:53 pm Post subject:

I haven't read this yet (but do have it) and I got The White Queen yesterday in Borders as it was half price Rolling Eyes

I'm reading the Blossom Street books atm - only 2 to go - and the Shopaholic ones too Embarassed

I know they're a bit daft but they're nice and light.
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Jobo · Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Posts: 4097 Location: East Sussex

I got mine for half price in Sussex Stationers as well - I dont think I could actually face paying the full price of £18.99 for a novel that only lasts a few days Laughing

Debs - if you liked TOBG - you should try more PG books - they are on the whole really really good Very Happy

The Constant Princess is a fave of mine, also The Other Queen Very Happy

Anna · Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 7:09 pm Post subject:

I read this a while back, it's fantastic, isn't it? Have you read her novel about Lady Jane Grey, Innocent Traitor? That's a good read as well.

My mum bought The White Queen from Amazon.co.uk and I'm waiting for her to finish reading it before I borrow it.
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Jobo · Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Posts: 4097 Location: East Sussex