Having read an awful lot of historical fiction regarding the Tudors, I approached this latest offering with some trepidation expecting a pale repetition of stale material, even considering the excellent reputation of the author. I am delighted to report that this is not so.
By concentrating on the women that surrounded Elizabeth, Tracy Borman presents an insider's view of her life conveying a very personal and detailed account of an extraordinary woman. A fascinating amount of detail of the everyday existence of women in those times is included from clothing to customs.
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