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496 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007147311
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Collins Ltd
Publication date: 20 April 2017
Description
A sumptuous historical novel set in the court of Elizabeth I, from Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Philippa Gregory, the author of The Other Boleyn Girl. Now I can be the queen that my mother intended me to be . . . the queen I was born to be. 1558. ...
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, Suicide496 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007147311
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Collins Ltd
Publication date: 20 April 2017
Description
A sumptuous historical novel set in the court of Elizabeth I, from Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Philippa Gregory, the author of The Other Boleyn Girl. Now I can be the queen that my mother intended me to be . . . the queen I was born to be. 1558. ...
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