| Elizabeth's Rivals: The Tumultuous Life of the Countess of Leicester Contributor(s): Tallis, Nicola (Author) |
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ISBN: 1643131540 ISBN-13: 9781643131542 Publisher: Pegasus Books OUR PRICE: $27.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2019 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Royalty - Biography & Autobiography | Women - History | Europe - Great Britain - Tudor & Elizabethan Era (1485-1603) |
| Dewey: B |
| Physical Information: 0.91" H x 6" W x 9" (1.32 lbs) 352 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles - Chronological Period - 17th Century - Sex & Gender - Feminine - Chronological Period - 16th Century |
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A kinswoman to Elizabeth I, Lettice Knollys had begun Queen Elizabeth's glittering reign basking in favor and success. It was an honor that she would enjoy for two decades. However, on the morning of September 21st, 1578, Lettice made a fateful decision. When the queen learned of it, the consequences were swift. (Lettice had dared to marry without royal consent.) But worse, her new husband was Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, the queen's favorite and one-time suitor. Though she chose not to marry him herself, Elizabeth was fiercely jealous of any woman who showed an interest in Dudley. Knowing that she would likely earn the queen's enmity, Lettice married Dudley in secret, leading to her permanent banishment from court. Elizabeth never forgave the new countess for what she perceived to be a devastating betrayal. She had become not just Queen Elizabeth's adversary. She was now her rival. |
Contributor Bio(s): Tallis, Nicola: - Nicola Tallis achieved a first-class bachelor's degree with honors in history from Bath Spa University. She also has an MA in Public History from Royal Holloway College, University of London. Nicola has been passionate about English history all of her life, and has worked as a curator, lecturer, and historical researcher. She is currently the resident historian for Alison Weir Tours. Crown of Blood, her first book, is the result of five years of research on the Grey family. |