From the private world of a beloved English queen, a story of intimacy, royalty, espionage, rumor, and subterfuge
Queen Elizabeth I acceded to the throne in 1558, restoring the Protestant faith to England. At the heart of the new queen's court lay her bedchamber, closely guarded by the favored w[...]

She was the first woman to inherit the throne of England, a key player in one of Britain's stormiest eras, and a leader whose unwavering faith and swift retribution earned her the nickname "Bloody Mary." Now, in this impassioned and absorbing debut, historian Anna Whitelock offers a modern perspecti[...]

Elizabeth I acceded to the throne in 1558, restoring the Protestant faith to England. At the heart of the new queen's court lay Elizabeth's bedchamber, closely guarded by the favoured women who helped her dress, looked after her jewels and shared her bed. Elizabeth's private life was of public, pol[...]

Närgången skildring av en av Englands mest betydelsefulla regenter! Elisabet I, enda överlevande barnet till Henrik VIII och Anne Boleyn, tillträdde den engelska tronen 1558. Få personer i världshistorien är lika mytomspunna som hon. Hennes regentperiod anses som en politisk och kulturell gu[...]