Tallis, Nicola

Elizabeth's Rival: The Tumultuous Tale of Lettice Knollys, Countess of Leicester

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ISBN 13:: 9781782439240
author:: Tallis, Nicola
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2018
Pages:: 448
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 12.9 x 3.2 centimetres (0
Genre:: Biography, Royalty, History,
Condition:: New
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Elizabeth's Rival: The Tumultuous Tale of Lettice Knollys, Countess of Leicester Lettice Knollys, a woman of extraordinary life, left an indelible mark on the Tudor era. As cousin to Elizabeth I and possibly Henry VIII's illegitimate granddaughter, Lettice's story is one of dizzying highs and pitiful lows. She was a darling of the court, entangled in a love triangle with Robert Dudley and Elizabeth I, yet banished from court, plagued by scandals of affairs and murder. This biography, the first of its kind, takes us through Lettice's remarkable life, including the religious turmoil, plots and intrigues of Mary, Queen of Scots, and the bloody Irish conflicts that defined the era. With a dramatic narrative, Nicola Tallis brings to life the events that shaped Lettice's world, from the executioner's axe to her astonishing survival into the reign of Charles I. Through Lettice's tale, we gain a personal lens on the grand sweep of the Tudor Age, with those closest to her often at the heart of the events that defined it. This is a story of survival, scandal, and intrigue, offering a unique perspective on one of the most fascinating women of the Elizabethan era.

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