The Virgin’s Lover (Boleyn)
The Virgin’s Lover (Boleyn) by Philippa Gregory is an abridged edition published by Simon & Schuster Audio on December 5, 2006. This historical fiction explores a complex love triangle set against the backdrop of Elizabeth I’s ascension to the throne in 1558. The narrative centers on Amy Dudley, who faces the return of her husband, Sir Robert, to the Tudor court, a place filled with ambition and treachery, as Elizabeth navigates her new role as queen in a tumultuous England.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of the political and personal struggles that unfold as Elizabeth grapples with her desire for Robert Dudley amidst the pressures of ruling a bankrupt nation. The story delves into themes of ambition, loyalty, and the consequences of love, all while capturing the essence of domestic life and romance during a pivotal moment in history. This edition, comprising 5 pages, presents a concise yet engaging glimpse into the lives of these historical figures, inviting readers to reflect on the intricate dynamics of power and desire.
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author and “queen of royal fiction” (USA TODAY) comes a riveting and scandalous love triangle between a young woman on the brink of greatness, a young man whose ambition far exceeds his means, and the wife who cannot forgive them.
In the autumn of 1558, church bells across England ring out the joyous news that Elizabeth I is the new queen, yet one woman hears the tidings with utter dread. She is Amy Dudley, wife of Sir Robert, and she knows that Elizabeth’s ambitious leap to the throne will draw her husband back to the center of the glamorous Tudor court, where he was born to be.
Elizabeth’s excited triumph is short-lived. She has inherited a bankrupt country where treason is rampant and foreign war a certainty. Her faithful advisors warns her that she will survive only if she marries a strong prince to govern the rebellious country, but the one man Elizabeth desires is her childhood friend, the ambitious Robert Dudley. As the young couple falls back in love, a question hangs in the air: can he really set aside his wife and marry the queen? When Amy is found dead, Elizabeth and Dudley are suddenly plunged into a struggle for survival.
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