A stunning novel set in the Tudor court, as the rivalry between Queen Mary and her half-sister Elizabeth is played out against a background of betrayal, conflict and passion.A stunning novel set in the Tudor court, as the rivalry between Queen Mary and her half-sister Elizabeth is played out against a background of betrayal, conflict and passion.The savage rivalry of the daughters of Henry VIII, Mary Tudor and Elizabeth, mirrors that of their mothers, Katherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn. Each will fight by any available means for the crown and future of the kingdom.Elizabeth’s bitter struggle to claim the throne she believes is hers by right, and the man she desires almost more than her crown, is watched by her ‘fool’: a girl who has been forced to leave her homeland of Spain, as a Jew fleeing the Inquisition. In a court where truth is wittily denied and lies are mere games, it is the fool who can speak plainly: in these dangerous times, a woman must choose between ambition and love. Elizabeth will not make the same mistakes as her mother.Praise for Philppa Gregory:‘Gregory's research is impeccable which makes her imaginative fiction all the more convincing.’ Daily Mail‘Gregory is great at conjuring a Tudor film-set of gorgeous gowns and golden-lattered dining. She invokes some swoonsome images…while the politics are personal enough to remain pertinent.’ DailyTelegraph‘Subtle and exciting.’ Daily Express‘Written from instinct, not out of calculation, and it shows.’Peter Ackroyd, The Times‘For sheer pace and percussive drama it will take a lot of beating.’ Sunday TimesPhilippa Gregory is an internationally renowned author of historical novels. She holds a PhD in eighteenth-century literature from the University of Edinburgh. Works that have been adapted for television include A Respectable Trade, The Other Boleyn Girl and The Queen's Fool. The Other Boleyn Girl is now a major film, starring Scarlett Johansson, Natalie Portman and Eric Bana. Philippa Gregory lives in the North of England with her family.Requires internet connection for purchase, plus iPod or other Audible-compatible player or iTunes software on Mac OS X or WindowsA stunning novel set in the Tudor court, as the rivalry between Queen Mary and her half-sister Elizabeth is played out against a background of betrayal, conflict andpassion.Perfect for fans of Rose Tremain and Barbara Erskine, as well as such non fiction authors as David Starkey and Alison Weir.The Other Boleyn Girl sold 250 000 copies in paperback and was a paperback bestseller and continues to sell on brilliantlyPhilippa's media profile is increasing, with regular appearances on Radio 4 and TV's 'Time Team'Huge outdoor and women's magazine advertising campaign on publication to drive The Queen's Fool into the bestseller charts.Hardback edition has sold 40,000 copies and was in the Top Twenty for twenty weeksCompetition: Philippa Gregory;Elizabeth Chadwick; Lucy Worsley; Elizabeth Chadwick;
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