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Jobo
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The Lady Elizabeth by Alison WeirHave 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 
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 Will let you know how it goes 
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melody yarns
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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 
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pictish
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I haven't read this yet (but do have it) and I got The White Queen yesterday in Borders as it was half price  I'm reading the Blossom Street books atm - only 2 to go - and the Shopaholic ones too  I know they're a bit daft but they're nice and light.
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Jobo
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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
Debs - if you liked TOBG - you should try more PG books - they are on the whole really really good The Constant Princess is a fave of mine, also The Other Queen
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Anna
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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
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| Anna wrote: | 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. |
Oh yes I read that one a while ago Anna, I will probably read it again - I DO like Alison Weir's novels
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