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485 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0007147309
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 10 April 2004
Description
Gregory amasses a wealth of colorful period detail to depict the shaky first days of Elizabeth I's reign. The year is 1558, an especially dangerous time for the nation: no bishop will coronate Henry VIII's Protestant daughter, the treasury is bank...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,103 reviews
Moods
tense 41%
dark 39%
informative 32%
mysterious 23%
sad 21%
reflective 16%
adventurous 10%
challenging 10%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 45%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 36% | Plot: 21%Strong character development?
No: 56% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Infidelity, Toxic relationship, MurderModerate
Emotional abuse, Sexual content, ViolenceMinor
Cancer, Self harm, Suicide485 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0007147309
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 10 April 2004
Description
Gregory amasses a wealth of colorful period detail to depict the shaky first days of Elizabeth I's reign. The year is 1558, an especially dangerous time for the nation: no bishop will coronate Henry VIII's Protestant daughter, the treasury is bank...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,103 reviews
Moods
tense 41%
dark 39%
informative 32%
mysterious 23%
sad 21%
reflective 16%
adventurous 10%
challenging 10%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 45%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 36% | Plot: 21%Strong character development?
No: 56% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity, Toxic relationship, MurderModerate
Emotional abuse, Sexual content, ViolenceMinor
Cancer, Self harm, Suicide