The Virgin's Lover by Philippa Gregory

448 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional slow-paced
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In the autumn of 1558, church bells across England ring out the joyous news that Elizabeth I is the new queen, yet one woman hears the tidings with utter dread. She is Amy Dudley, wife of Sir Robert, and she knows that Elizabeth’s ambitious leap t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,103 reviews

Moods

emotional 50%
tense 41%
dark 39%
informative 32%
mysterious 23%
sad 21%
reflective 16%
adventurous 10%
challenging 10%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 49%
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

3.48

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