The Virgin's Spy
A Tudor Legacy Novel
Random House Publishing Group · Print & ebook · November 10, 2015
A mesmerizing historical novel about the next generation of Tudor royals, filled with rich period detail, vividly drawn characters, and all the glamour and seduction of the fabled Tudor court—the second installation of the Tudor Legacy trilogy “Fantastic . . .
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- Who it’s for
- Tudor glamour meets political peril and the private complications of royal life.
- Themes
- Tudor court intrigue, Rebellion and political power, Love and self-governance
- Genres
- Renaissance Fiction, Historical Romance, Royal Romance
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A mesmerizing historical novel about the next generation of Tudor royals, filled with rich period detail, vividly drawn characters, and all the glamour and seduction of the fabled Tudor court—the second installation of the Tudor Legacy trilogy “Fantastic . . . [A] dramatic thriller complete with spies, battles, ruthless villains, and twists on historical events.”—RT Book Reviews Queen Elizabeth I remains sovereign of England and Ireland. For the moment, at least.
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An Irish rebellion is growing and Catholic Spain, led by the Queen’s former husband, King Philip, plans to seize advantage of the turmoil. Stephen Courtenay, eldest son of Dominic and Minuette, Elizabeth’s most trusted confidantes, has accepted a command in Ireland to quell the unrest. But the task will prove dangerous in more ways than one. The Princess of Wales, Elizabeth’s daughter, Anabel, looks to play a greater role in her nation, ever mindful that there is only one Queen of England. But how is Anabel to one day rule a country when she cannot even govern her own heart? Don’t miss any of Laura Andersen’s captivating Tudor Legacy trilogy: THE VIRGIN’S DAUGHTER • THE VIRGIN’S SPY • THE VIRGIN’S WAR
Courtly Intrigue
Tudor glamour meets political peril and the private complications of royal life.
Come here for
- Tudor court intrigue with a dangerous political edge
- Royal ambition tangled with matters of the heart
Expect
- Rich period detail and courtly glamour
- Political unrest alongside intimate personal stakes
Where it sits
| Renaissance Fiction | 73% |
|---|---|
| Historical Romance | 65% |
| Royal Romance | 58% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Family Sagas
- Historical Fiction
- Historical Romance
- Authors
- Laura Andersen
- Publisher
- Random House Publishing Group
- Published
- November 10, 2015
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Tudor court intrigue · Rebellion and political power · Love and self-governance
- Reading lane
- Family Sagas