Books like MYSELF MY ENEMY (The Queens of England, Vol. 1) by Victoria Holt
The book opens with the tragic murder of Henrietta Maria's father, setting the stage for the political and social climate of the time. As she grows up, she finds herself caught in the complex web of court intrigue and betrayal, only to eventually be married off to the future King of England. The story then follows their tumultuous and passionate union, as they navigate the rise of important figures in England, including Cromwell, Hampden, and Pym. Despite their apparent bliss, they remain oblivious to the spies in their own household and the looming conflict that is set to erupt. The book concludes with the inevitable march to war, played out on a cold January day in Whitehall.
First publish date: January 12, 1985
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Victoria Holt
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