The Virgin's Spy: A Tudor Legacy Novel
By (Author) Laura Andersen
2
Random House USA Inc
Bantam Books Inc
4th January 2016
United States
General
Fiction
813.6
Paperback
368
Width 132mm, Height 203mm, Spine 23mm
263g
A mesmerizing historical novel about the next generation of Tudor royals, filled with rich period detail, vividly drawn characters, and all the glamour and seduction of the fabled Tudor court-the second installation of the Tudor Legacy trilogy "Fantastic . . . A dramatic thriller complete with spies, battles, ruthless villains, and twists on historical events."-RT Book Reviews Queen Elizabeth I remains sovereign of England and Ireland. For the moment, at least. An Irish rebellion is growing and Catholic Spain, led by the Queen's former husband, King Philip, plans to seize advantage of the turmoil. Stephen Courtenay, eldest son of Dominic and Minuette, Elizabeth's most trusted confidantes, has accepted a command in Ireland to quell the unrest. But the task will prove dangerous in more ways than one. The Princess of Wales, Elizabeth's daughter, Anabel, looks to play a greater role in her nation, ever mindful that there is only one Queen of England. But how is Anabel to one day rule a country when she cannot even govern her own heart Don't miss any of Laura Andersen's captivating Tudor Legacy trilogy- THE VIRGIN'S DAUGHTER .THE VIRGIN'S SPY .THE VIRGIN'S WAR
[Laura] Andersen delivers another dramatic thriller complete with spies, battles, ruthless villains and twists on historical events that draw the reader deeply into the lives of her characters. There is magic here, and Andersens fantastic storytelling will keep readers coming back for more.RT Book Reviews (4 1/2 stars, Top Pick!)
Laura Andersen is married with four children, and possesses a constant sense of having forgotten something important. She has a B.A. in English (with an emphasis in British history), which she puts to use by reading everything she can lay her hands on.