The Virgin's Lover,
by Philippa Gregory
The third in a trilogy about the Tudors (The
Other Boleyn Girl and The Queen's Fool being the first two
books), this book will delight and entertain as the others have. Set in
the first part of Elizabeth I's reign, The Virgin's Lover concerns
Elizabeth's moves to consolidate her power as Queen and head of the Church
of England. Personally, she has embarked on an affair with Robet Dudley.
This is a doomed relationship since Dudley is married and his wife Amy
Robsart Dudley will not divorce her husband. As Amy wanders from being the
guest as various homes in England, Robert carries out his affair with
Elizabeth. The detail is wonderfully plentiful as the reader gets an
intimate view of Elizabeth's court and its political and personal
intrigues. Gregory is a fine writer and creates the Elizabethan Tudor
world with vigor and a thoroughly enjoyable style. This is highly
recommended with the added advice of reading this series in historical
order - The Other Boleyn Girl and then The Queen's Fool before
The Virgin's Lover
-Roy
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