Is a good Tudor novel!
Yes, I’m still in a bit of the duldrums when it comes to bloggin and reading lately. Work has continued to be intense and busy. Thankfully, the family and I leave for Michigan Saturday morning and I’m off on Friday. Relief, sweet relief, is just a few short days away.
In order to get me through the home stretch, I have decided to read a good juicy Tudor novel. If ever I had a go-to type of novel, it would be about the Tudors. Sometimes I tire of them, but like any good book-aholic, I always come back begging for more. Recently, Kaitlyn from Berkley/NAL, Penguin Group USA sent me a copy of Jeane Westin’s novel The Virgin’s Daughters. It’s in my purse right this minute and I’m jonesing for my lunch break so that I can dive in. One of the main characters is Lady Katherine Grey, sister of the tragic Nine Day’s Queen, Jane Grey. She is serving on Elizabeth’s court as Chief Lady-in-Waiting. I just have a feeling this is going to be good. I can’t imagine what life would be like in court when your own sister had been sentenced to death for treason. Even though Elizabeth embraces the same religious views as the late Jane Grey, I would be extremely nervous if I were Katherine.
My one potential stumbling block is Queen Elizabeth I. I have yet to read a novel where Elizabeth is a prominent character that I’ve actually loved. I really don’t know why that is. She is a glorious Tudor monarch. What’s not to like? I’m definitely taking my chances on this one.
And, if The Virgin’s Daughters gives me the fix I’m thinking it will, why not go on all out binge? Erika Mailman so graceously sent me a copy of Ella March Chase’s The Virgin Queen’s Daughter. The connotation alone could make for a wonderfully scandalous novel.
Am I a good addict or what?
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Every book you review makes me want to go out and read it!
I have this one waiting for me at home….I’m hoping to get to it soon because it sounds really good and I love me some Elizabeth! The best I’ve read about Elizabeth was by far I, Elizabeth by Rosalind Miles.
Looking forward to your reviews Jennifer! Have a great family trip!
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Now that you mention it, I can’t think of a book that centers around Elizabeth I in which I liked her. Weird. I never thought about that before!
Lezlie
Have fun taking a break on vaca…I agree that your choice of a Tudor book is always inspiring. Hope it’s a good one. Wisteria
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Hope you enjoy those books! Is “the Virgin Queen’s Daughter” based on the same controversial storyline that is also in Alison Weir’s “the Lady Elizabeth”? You know what I’m talking about, but I didn’t want to reveal anything to those who have not read either book.
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I love good Tudor fiction! the ones you mentioned sound good.
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I have “The Virgin’s Daughters” too and am having a hard time putting it behind some other books that need to be read first. I was getting sick of Tudor stuff, but I think I’m read to go back, because this looks so good!
You’ll have to let me know about “The Virgin Queen’s Daughter.” I had the audio from the library, but never got to it before it had to be returned.
Oh, and for a good book about Elizabeth, try Jean Plaidy’s “Queen of This Realm.”
The sad news is that I didn’t get to read this on my lunch break either today or yesterday. Yesterday a co-worker needed to vent and it’s always more important to be a good friend than read. Today we had a meeting with the auditors that were in town (BLAH!). This will be what I read on the drive when I’m not driving. Plus, I’ll have time to read tomorrow while I’m getting the oil changed, etc…
Valerie ~ The Virgin Queen’s Daughter does have a similar story line. This book is not from Elizabeth’s perspective, however.
Dev ~ The little that I was able to read has been good so far. I think my time away from the Tudors has made my heart grow fonder. LOL!
I love Tudor novels too!! This sounds good!
I love reading anything about The Tudors. I’m going to write those two books you have on my wishlist. I’m going to start reading The Other Queen by Philippa Gregory really soon.
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