The Queen's Secret by Victoria Lamb
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Elizabeth I has always been a fascinating historical figure to me, and this novel presents a gripping and realistic portrayal of her much-discussed relationship with the Earl of Leicester. The author beautifully portrays the characters, making us empathize with all the people caught up in this impossible love triangle by the end of the book.
Lucy Morgan, one of the characters, is a wonderful and likable protagonist who exhibits both grit and determination to rise in court and show considerable physical courage in the unfolding of the plot. I look forward to seeing how her story develops in 'His Dark Lady.'
The author's note at the end of the book is also very interesting, where Victoria Lamb describes her research process and clarifies which elements of the story are drawn from historical sources and which ones are purely fictional.
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