Elizabeth I

By Margaret George

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The enigmatic Elizabeth I is my favorite Monarch. In this novel, the author focuses on the last thirty years of the life of Elizabeth I. Margret George and the late Sharon K. Penman write historical fiction in a way that makes one feel as if they are watching history unfold before their eyes. Both authors can make the reader feel as if they have been given a unique and personal view into the lives and characters of very famous people. I knew that there was a rivalry between Lettice Knollys and Elizabeth and in this work,  the author details the reasons for such a contention between the cousins. Other relations are explained as well. This is an enjoyable read for anyone who is interested in historical fiction.