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A definitive portrait of one of the most compelling monarchs England has ever had: Elizabeth I.

'We are a prince from a line of princes.'

Lisa Hilton's majestic biography of Elizabeth I, 'The Virgin Queen', provides vibrant new insights on a monarch who continues to compel and enthral readers. It…

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1 author picked Elizabeth as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Excellent stuff! I've read plenty of books about Elizabeth I, her life and times, but this felt different - to the extent that it felt like a revelation. It has been the perfect book at the perfect time for researching my next novel.

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These Blue Mountains by Sarah Loudin Thomas,

A moving story of love, betrayal, and the enduring power of hope in the face of darkness.

German pianist Hedda Schlagel's world collapsed when her fiancé, Fritz, vanished after being sent to an enemy alien camp in the United States during the Great War. Fifteen years later, in 1932, Hedda…

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