by Alison Weir
The Bachelorette, Elizabeth I Edition. All kidding aside, she was an extraordinary woman who led and extraordinary life. A fine job by Alison Weir for presenting her story in compelling fashion, without resorting to tabloid tactics.
I find Elizabeth fascinating. She's definitely a grey character; nothing black and white about her. I liked the fact that this book didn't paint rumours about her as being true, but did look at those rumours to see if there was any possibility that they were true. Of course, it's difficult to tell t...
Unabridged Audio CassetteNarrated by Davina PorterFrom Publishers Weekly - Weir describes herself as a social historian but admits that when chronicling the lives of the flamboyant Tudors, it's impossible to keep domestic politics and world affairs apart. One could hardly ignore the threatened depre...
Alison Weir has an amazing way of drawing the reader into the life and experiences of Tudor England. A must read for anyone who wants to get a more in-depth look at Elizabethan court: its politics, romance and drama.
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