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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Ballantine Books
Publication date
February 10, 2015
Pages
402
Binding
Hardcover
Book category
Adult Fiction
ISBN-13
9780345511911
ISBN-10
0345511913
Dimensions
1.50 by 7 by 10 in.
Weight
1.40 lbs.
Original list price
$26.00
Amazon.com says people who bought this book also bought:
Anne Boleyn, A King's Obsession: A Novel (Six Tudor Queens) | The Taming of the Queen | Katherine of Aragon, the True Queen | Three Sisters, Three Queens | The Lost Tudor Princess | A Dangerous Inheritance | A Dangerous Inheritance | Innocent Traitor | The Lady Elizabeth
Anne Boleyn, A King's Obsession: A Novel (Six Tudor Queens) | The Taming of the Queen | Katherine of Aragon, the True Queen | Three Sisters, Three Queens | The Lost Tudor Princess | A Dangerous Inheritance | A Dangerous Inheritance | Innocent Traitor | The Lady Elizabeth
Summaries and Reviews
Amazon.com description: Product Description: In this compelling novel of Tudor drama and suspense, acclaimed author Alison Weir brings to life one of Englandâs most scandalous royal love affairs: the romance between the âVirgin Queenâ Elizabeth I and her courtier Lord Robert Dudley.
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Only twenty-five and newly crowned, Elizabeth vows to rule the country as both queen and king. But her counselors continually press her to form an advantageous marriage and produce an heir. Though none of the suitors have yet worked their way to her throne, the dashingâthough marriedâLord Robert lays claim to Elizabethâs heart. Their flagrant flirting, their unescorted outings, and the appointment of Lord Robert to Master of Horse inspire whispers through the court, and even rumors that Elizabeth has secretly given birth to Lord Robertâs child.
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Events take a dark turn when Robertâs wife is found dead. Universal shock is followed by accusations of murder. Despite the scandal, Elizabeth and Robert manage to navigate the choppy political, economic, and religious waters around them. But the greatest obstacle to marriage between the Queen and her true love may come not from outside forces, but from within.
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With intricate period detail and captivating prose, Alison Weir explores one of historyâs most provocative âDid they or didnât they?â debates. The Marriage Game maneuvers through the alliances, duplicities, intrigue, and emotions of a woman intent on sovereigntyâover her country and herself.
Praise for The Marriage Game
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âEntrancing . . . Weir manages to weave actual history and the imagined kind together seamlessly.ââHuntington News
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âWeirâs credible characters and blend of the personal and political will sweep up readers of this engrossing behind-the-scenes psychological portrait of Elizabeth.ââPublishers Weekly
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âBased on historical events, letters and conjecture, Weir paints a fascinating picture of Elizabethâs years as queen. . . . There is enough drama here for a PBS series.ââRT Book Reviews
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âWeirâs impeccable reputation as both a historian and a master storyteller guarantees a huge audience for another intriguing Tudor-themed tale.ââBooklist
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Praise for Alison Weir
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A Dangerous Inheritance
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âA juicy mix of romance, drama and Tudor history . . . pure bliss for todayâs royal watchers.ââLadiesâ Home Journal
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âHighly compelling [with] plenty to keep readers enthralled.ââHistorical Novel Review
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Captive Queen
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âShould be savored . . . Weir wastes no time captivating her audience.ââSeattle Post-Intelligencer
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âStunning . . . As always, Weir renders the bona fide plot twists of her heroineâs life with all the mastery of a thriller author, marrying historical fact with licentious fiction.ââThe Denver Post
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The Lady Elizabeth
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âIntrigue and maneuverings. Scandal. Schemers and innocents put to death. [This] history of Tudor England is an engrossing story. . . . Weir marries conjecture with what is known about the life of Elizabeth I from childhood to coronation, and it makes for ripping good reading.ââMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
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âA compelling, even irresistible, read.ââBooklist (starred review)
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Only twenty-five and newly crowned, Elizabeth vows to rule the country as both queen and king. But her counselors continually press her to form an advantageous marriage and produce an heir. Though none of the suitors have yet worked their way to her throne, the dashingâthough marriedâLord Robert lays claim to Elizabethâs heart. Their flagrant flirting, their unescorted outings, and the appointment of Lord Robert to Master of Horse inspire whispers through the court, and even rumors that Elizabeth has secretly given birth to Lord Robertâs child.
Â
Events take a dark turn when Robertâs wife is found dead. Universal shock is followed by accusations of murder. Despite the scandal, Elizabeth and Robert manage to navigate the choppy political, economic, and religious waters around them. But the greatest obstacle to marriage between the Queen and her true love may come not from outside forces, but from within.
Â
With intricate period detail and captivating prose, Alison Weir explores one of historyâs most provocative âDid they or didnât they?â debates. The Marriage Game maneuvers through the alliances, duplicities, intrigue, and emotions of a woman intent on sovereigntyâover her country and herself.
Praise for The Marriage Game
Â
âEntrancing . . . Weir manages to weave actual history and the imagined kind together seamlessly.ââHuntington News
Â
âWeirâs credible characters and blend of the personal and political will sweep up readers of this engrossing behind-the-scenes psychological portrait of Elizabeth.ââPublishers Weekly
Â
âBased on historical events, letters and conjecture, Weir paints a fascinating picture of Elizabethâs years as queen. . . . There is enough drama here for a PBS series.ââRT Book Reviews
Â
âWeirâs impeccable reputation as both a historian and a master storyteller guarantees a huge audience for another intriguing Tudor-themed tale.ââBooklist
Â
Praise for Alison Weir
Â
A Dangerous Inheritance
Â
âA juicy mix of romance, drama and Tudor history . . . pure bliss for todayâs royal watchers.ââLadiesâ Home Journal
Â
âHighly compelling [with] plenty to keep readers enthralled.ââHistorical Novel Review
Â
Captive Queen
Â
âShould be savored . . . Weir wastes no time captivating her audience.ââSeattle Post-Intelligencer
Â
âStunning . . . As always, Weir renders the bona fide plot twists of her heroineâs life with all the mastery of a thriller author, marrying historical fact with licentious fiction.ââThe Denver Post
Â
The Lady Elizabeth
Â
âIntrigue and maneuverings. Scandal. Schemers and innocents put to death. [This] history of Tudor England is an engrossing story. . . . Weir marries conjecture with what is known about the life of Elizabeth I from childhood to coronation, and it makes for ripping good reading.ââMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
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âA compelling, even irresistible, read.ââBooklist (starred review)
Editions
Hardcover
Large print edition from Thorndike Pr (February 18, 2015)
9781410475121 | details & prices | 653 pages | 5.75 × 8.75 × 1.25 in. | 1.10 lbs | List price $30.99
The price comparison is for this edition
from Ballantine Books (February 10, 2015)
9780345511911 | details & prices | 402 pages | 7.00 × 10.00 × 1.50 in. | 1.40 lbs | List price $26.00
About: In this compelling novel of Tudor drama and suspense, acclaimed author Alison Weir brings to life one of Englandâs most scandalous royal love affairs: the romance between the âVirgin Queenâ Elizabeth I and her courtier Lord Robert Dudley.
About: In this compelling novel of Tudor drama and suspense, acclaimed author Alison Weir brings to life one of Englandâs most scandalous royal love affairs: the romance between the âVirgin Queenâ Elizabeth I and her courtier Lord Robert Dudley.
Paperback
from Ballantine Books (October 16, 2018)
9780345511928 | details & prices | 432 pages | List price $16.00
With Scott Rutherford (other contributor), Alfred Yuson, Sylvia Mayuga |
8th updatd edition from Apa Productions (December 1, 1994); titled "Insight Guides Philippines"
9780395710791 | details & prices | 6.00 × 8.75 × 1.00 in. | 1.40 lbs | List price $22.95
This edition also contains Insight Guides Philippines
This edition also contains Insight Guides Philippines
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