The Virgin’s Lover By Philippa Gregory
Feb 12, 2024 
The Virgin’s Lover by Philippa Gregory is a captivating historical novel set in Tudor England. The story unfolds just after the death of Mary I of England, as her half-sister, Elizabeth, ascends to the throne. Amid political intrigue and danger, Elizabeth faces the challenge of ruling a bankrupt and rebellious country. Her advisor, William Cecil, urges her to marry for political stability, but Elizabeth’s heart belongs to one man: Robert Dudley, her childhood friend and a married courtier.
As their forbidden love deepens, Robert grapples with the impossible choice of setting aside his wife, Amy Robsart, to marry the young queen. The novel weaves ambition, love, and hidden machinations of the royal court into a rich tapestry, inviting readers to witness the tumultuous reign of Elizabeth I.
The Virgin’s Lover By Philippa Gregory Book Info:
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster
- Published: September 7, 2005
- ISBN: 9780743269261
- Pages: 471
- Size: 1.70
