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  • Formaat: CD-Audio, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 142x139x36 mm, kaal: 300 g
  • Ilmumisaeg: 01-Nov-2018
  • Kirjastus: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
  • ISBN-10: 000832025X
  • ISBN-13: 9780008320256
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  • Formaat: CD-Audio, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 142x139x36 mm, kaal: 300 g
  • Ilmumisaeg: 01-Nov-2018
  • Kirjastus: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
  • ISBN-10: 000832025X
  • ISBN-13: 9780008320256
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A sumptuous historical novel set in the court of Elizabeth I, from Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Philippa Gregory, the author of The Other Boleyn Girl.



1558. After years of waiting, Princess Elizabeth accedes to the throne of England.



For many, Elizabeths ascension is a glorious new dawn. Not so for Amy Dudley, whose ambitious husband, Sir Robert, is the acknowledged favourite of the new queen a queen who must marry to secure her survival.



But Robert Dudley has many powerful enemies. And although she is clearly besotted with him, the virgin queen will not risk her hold on the throne.



Desire and ambition are unleashed at the court and at her home, Amy Dudley will face the ultimate betrayal.





With an exclusive afterword written and read by Philippa Gregory, exploring the inspiration behind The Virgins Lover.

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Praise for The Virgins Lover:



A book to lose yourself ina simmering mixture of intrigue, lust and betrayal at the court of Elizabeth I, it breathes new life into the suspected love affair between the young queen and Robert Dudley Daily Mail



Convincing and entertaining Daily Telegraph



An enjoyable read, and Gregorys energetic writing carries one along Sunday Telegraph



Gregorys success lies in restoring humanity to her historical figures Daily Mail



Gregory is one of the best chroniclers of the ups and downs of the turbulent TudorsThis superbly plotted drama unfolds like an exquisitely embroidered Tudor ruff Sainsburys Magazine

Philippa Gregory was an established historian and writer when she discovered her interest in the Tudor period and wrote the internationally bestselling novel The Other Boleyn Girl, which became a major film starring Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson. Her Cousins War novels were the basis for the highly successful BBC series, The White Queen.



Philippas other great interest is the charity that she founded twenty years ago: Gardens for The Gambia. She has raised funds and paid for over 200 wells in the primary schools of this poor African country.



Philippa is a former student of Sussex University and a PhD and Alumna of the Year 2009 of Edinburgh University. In 2016, she was presented with the Outstanding Contribution to Historical Fiction Award by the Historical Writers' Association. Her love for history and commitment to historical accuracy are the hallmarks of her writing. Philippa lives with her family on a small farm in Yorkshire and welcomes visitors to her site www.PhilippaGregory.com. You can also find her on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.