The Virgin's Lover [electronic resource]
Gregory, Philippa2018
eAudioBook
*A stunning new unabridged recording, available on audio download* A sumptuous historical novel set in the court of Elizabeth I, from Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Philippa Gregory, the author of The Other Boleyn Girl. 1558. After years of waiting, Princess Elizabeth accedes to the throne of England. For many, Elizabeth's ascension is a glorious new dawn. Not so for Amy Dudley, whose ambitious husband, Sir Robert, is the acknowledged favourite of the new queen – a queen who must marry to secure her survival. But Robert Dudley has many powerful enemies. And although she is clearly besotted with him, the virgin queen will not risk her hold on the throne. Desire and ambition are unleashed at the court and at her home, Amy Dudley will face the ultimate betrayal. With an exclusive afterword written and read by Philippa Gregory, exploring the inspiration behind The Virgin's Lover.
Main title:
The Virgin's Lover [electronic resource] / Philippa Gregory
Author:
Gregory, Philippa, AuthorWeeks, Perdita, Narrator
Work:
Edition:
Unabridged
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : HarperCollins Publishers, 2018
Collation:
1 online resource (1 audio file)
Biography/History:
Philippa 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.
ISBN:
9780008304027
Language:
English
BRN:
360982