The Virgin's Lover (Boleyn) by Philippa Gregory
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Book Reviews of The Virgin's Lover (Boleyn)
Book Review: Another Gregory Gem!
Summary: 5 Stars
Just like everything else Philipa Gregory writes, The Virgin's Lover is completley enchanting! Once again she visits the Tudor period and drops us into their world of lust and intrigue. All of Her books are beautifully written and this one is no different.
This book tells a fictionalized account of the rumored romance between Robert Dudley and Queen Elizabeth. Were they truly lovers? How did it happen? Was it true love? Or simply a quest for power on Dudley's part? What might have happened between closed doors?
I recommend this book to anyone who loves historical fictin or romance, because The Virgin's Lover fits into both genres nicely. Give it a shot, you won't be disapointed!
Book Review: Great Elizabethan Romance Novel
Summary: 5 Stars
I rencently watch the PBS Masterpiece Theater version of the life of Queen Elizabeth I called; "The Virgin Queen". It was quite enjoyable except, I felt that they could have expanded a little more on the relationship between Elizabeth and Robert Dudley since, Dudley was supposedly the one true love of Elizabeth's life. Thanks to Philippa Gregory's "The Virgin's Lover", we get what PBS missed.I read the book in two days and went back to the book store looking for more books by Phillippa. I am currently reading "The Other Boleyn Girl" and loving it just as much as I did "The Virgin's Lover". If your into historical romance, Phillippa is one of the best writers out there.Book Review: A Good Read
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is well written, and flows keeping the readers attention. For a historical novel, she does a great job in keeping the reader enthralled. There are much better reviews than mine that go into more depth, but short and to the point this is a great novel written by a very good author and I do not think you will be dissapointed. I must also say that I did read two other books alongside this one called "My Enemy the Queen" by Victoria Holt, and the other, "Queen of This Realm: The Tudor Queens" by Jean Plaidy aka Victoria Holt. These three books are all great reads about Queen Elizabeth I and they do go into much depth, they do not dissapoint.Book Review: Another hit.....
Summary: 5 Stars
What a masterpiece!! Gregory has surpased herself yet again. I ended up taking this book everywhere with me. On the tube to work, weekends in the garden, before bed. I could not put this down. I would urge anyone that's either interested in Tudor times or would like to learn more about this period (as there is so much I learnt from this, along with the other 2 previous titles)to read Gregory's work. One note of caution: start with The Other Boleyn Girl to set the scene, then move on to The Queen's Fool and end on The Virgin's Lover. You'll see why it's important to read them in this order once you've read them. Enjoy!!
Book Review: another story from the GREATEST WRITER EVER! .
Summary: 5 Stars
Philippa Greggory does NOT disappoint. just as riveting and exciting as her other books. I am a Philippa Gregory FAN! whatever she writes come to life. I could not put this book down. i often read 2 books at a time however this story captivated me so i put the other book down. I've ventured out for other writers who can do justice to the Tudor story line or other writers who focus on Monarchs and i've always been disappointed... like ALison Weir. She has let me down twice....i won't buy a 3rd book. but i own 5 novels by Philippa Gregory and no one catches me like she does.