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Elizabeth & Leicester
by Sarah Gristwood
A captivating and probing inquiry into the nature of the storied relationship between the Queen of England and her longtime companion.
It is truly special when a history or biography is so very captivating. The author of such a book deserves much credit for being able to captivate their audience . . . especially when the subjects of the book have been gone for centuries. Elizabeth & Leicester is Sarah Gristwood's new examination into the relationship between Queen Elizabeth and Robert Rudley, Earl of Leicester.
In her sparkling and rich historical profile of the two enigmatic characters, Gristwood has a measured yet notably entertaining style, providing for a dash of pizzazz alongside what remaining historical documents there are to help piece together the true nature of the quiet relationship.
Gristwood's work is informative and stylish; new revelations come to life which previously were not openly cited as pieces of the Elizabeth-Robert puzzle. Fascinating indeed is the revelation that numerous times, Elizabeth herself proclaimed the possibility of a marriage between herself and Dudley. The intrigue and analysis of these complex characters and others make for a riveting read. For the definitive picture of the long-romanticized relationship between Queen Elizabeth and Leicester, Sarah Gristwood is today's authority.
Title: Elizabeth & Leicester
Author: Sarah Gristwood
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780143114499
Review written by: Susie Kopecky
Reviewer's Rating:8.5
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