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Narrating the early life of the future monarch, the book traces Queen Elizabeth I’s childhood and adolescence amid the political turmoil of Tudor England. It follows her experiences as a favored sister, her displacement by a brother, and later her imprisonment under her half‑sister’s reign. Readers gain insight into the religious upheavals, family rivalries, and personal challenges that shaped Elizabeth’s determination and leadership.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Historical Fiction/Medieval Historical Fiction
Authors: Carolyn Meyer
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