Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory this is the wonderfully atmospheric enthralling and vivid depiction of Elizabeth I's ardent and emotional love affair with Robert Dudley from international multi-million copy bestseller Jean Plaidy.
'Full-blooded dramatic exciting' -- Observer
'Outstanding' -- Vanity Fair
'It is hard to better Jean Plaidy when she is in form' -- Daily Mirror
'I couldn't put it down' -- ***** Reader review
'A compelling read' -- ***** Reader review
'I was gripped from the first page' -- ***** Reader review
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In the grim recesses of the Tower of London two captives begin a passionate love affair that will last years but is destined to destroy them; one is Robert Dudley the other is the future Queen of England Elizabeth I.
Pardoned by Queen Mary Dudley and Elizabeth are freed but their mutual longing must be from a distance: Dudley is married and as the next heir to the throne Elizabeth must tread carefully...
