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Barbara Kyle
Paperback | Pages: 432 pages Rating: 3.93 | 408 Users | 43 Reviews
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| Title | : | The Queen's Gamble (Thornleigh #4) |
| Author | : | Barbara Kyle |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 432 pages |
| Published | : | March 6th 2014 by Canvas (first published August 1st 2011) |
| Categories | : | Historical. Historical Fiction. Fiction. English History. Tudor Period. European Literature. British Literature |
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Young Queen Elizabeth I's path to the throne has been a perilous one, and already she faces a dangerous crisis. French troops have landed in Scotland to quell a rebel Protestant army, and Elizabeth fears once they are entrenched on the border, they will invade England.Isabel Thornleigh has returned to London from the New World with her Spanish husband, Carlos Valverde, and their young son. Ever the queen's loyal servant, Isabel is recruited to smuggle money to the Scottish rebels. Yet Elizabeth's trust only goes so far-Isabel's son will be the queen's pampered hostage until she completes her mission. Matters grow worse when Isabel's husband is engaged as military advisor to the French, putting the couple on opposite sides in a deadly cold war.
Set against a lush, vibrant backdrop peopled with unforgettable characters and historical figures, The Queen's Gamble is a story of courage, greed, passion, and the high price of loyalty. . .
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| ISBN: | 1780335652 (ISBN13: 9781780335650) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Thornleigh #4 |
| Characters: | Elizabeth I of England |
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Ratings: 3.93 From 408 Users | 43 ReviewsEvaluate Regarding Books The Queen's Gamble (Thornleigh #4)
Oh my goodness, I couldn't put it down! Power, passion and intrigue!I am the first to admit to a historical knowledge deficit, alarming (or maybe more embarrassing) considering my father was a history teacher for 30+ years. But I can't deny my fascination with Barbara Kyle's ability to weave true history with her own brand of fiction--complex story lines, unexpected twists, seething passion and drama galore. Add in rich characters with seemingly insurmountable conflict, stakes high enough to spear clouds and a smooth, engaging writing style ... you've got a real
I must say that I very much enjoyed this book. The way Kyle weaves fiction with historical fact makes you not want to put this book down to the very end. You really want to hate Queen Elizabeth in that moment when she takes Nicholas as a hostage to insure Isabel's loyalty. Isabel and Carols' relationship takes a few interesting turns that at almost every point, you end up cheering for one and upset with the other. This is one of the few books that portrays Queen Elizabeth not as the savior and
OK. Reads like a romance with historical facts intertwined (not too many, though) rather than the truly historical (fact-based) novel I was hoping for. Quite predictable and dragged a bit. I spent a good part of the novel being angry at Isabel for her stupidity. This book probably will satisfy neither a historical fiction lover nor a romance novel fan. It could be a good segue between the two.
Okay. Not as good as Phillipa Gregory's books. Drags in places.
Great book! It took me quite awhile to get through it, but it was worth the wait. I look forward to going back and reading the rest of Barbara Kyle's novels!
This was My first time reading Barbara Kyle's book! I like the way Barbara writes it was a bit slower read for me then Philippa Gregory books but I loved reding it! History, Romance, passion and fascinating court drama! I will deffenetly check out her other books as well!
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