Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1023272 in Books
• Published on: 2003-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 656 pages

Customer Reviews

For all Elizabeth I lovers
Anyone who loves the Tudors, Elizabeth I or just historical novels should read this. The era is vividly brought to life, with wonderful descriptions of the food, the clothes and the court life. You get to enjoy every happy moment with her, like her coronation to the more poignant and downright dangerous events in her life. Her fear of being placed in the tower to her sadness as those who were her dearest friends and companions leave her.
You will never think of Elizabeth in the same light again once you read this book. And you may have to keep reminding yourself that she didn't write it.
And if you do like it may I recommend The Autobiography of Henry VIII by Margaret George.

Wonderful, an amazing plunge into her world
Having always been interested in Englands greatest queen this book was a must. It is the most wonderful tale of her life both public and personal, from her fears as a child to the dilemma of putting one she loved to death. If i hadnt known it wasnt authentic i could have easily believed that this was written by the gloriana herself.

fact is better than fiction
I'm afraid this book fell short of my expectations. I thought it flighty and the language quite weak. Elizabeth is portrayed as a woman who lacks determination and the only goal in her life is to find love. I think it is difficult in itself to write a detailed biography of such a strong character as Elizabeth I but with the multitude of events that happened in her life and reign, it is impossible to cover it all satifactorily. Rosalind Mile failed in this, in my opinion, and would have fared better if she had just focused on the loves in Elizabeth I's life. If you want to read about Elizabeth I, I would recommend fact rather than fiction - especially the book by Alison Weir.