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448 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802129598
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 21 May 2019
Description
From one of our most accomplished Tudor historians comes the first enthralling novel in a trilogy set at the opening of the 17th century. In March of 1603, as she helps to nurse the dying Queen Elizabeth of England, Frances Gorges dreams of her pa...
Community Reviews Summary of 261 reviews
Moods
tense 70%
emotional 58%
sad 41%
adventurous 29%
informative 29%
mysterious 29%
challenging 17%
reflective 17%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
Pace
fast 16%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Plot: 38% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, MisogynyModerate
Miscarriage, Death, ViolenceMinor
Gun violence, Homophobia, Pregnancy448 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802129598
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 21 May 2019
Description
From one of our most accomplished Tudor historians comes the first enthralling novel in a trilogy set at the opening of the 17th century. In March of 1603, as she helps to nurse the dying Queen Elizabeth of England, Frances Gorges dreams of her pa...
Community Reviews Summary of 261 reviews
Moods
tense 70%
emotional 58%
sad 41%
adventurous 29%
informative 29%
mysterious 29%
challenging 17%
reflective 17%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
Pace
fast 16%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Plot: 38% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, MisogynyModerate
Miscarriage, Death, ViolenceMinor
Gun violence, Homophobia, Pregnancy