The Queen's Fool
by Philippa Gregory
Taste attributes: historicaldramapoliticalslowheavyintricatelinearemotive & stirringsocial commentarytroubled leadsinjustice/tragedy/vengeance
Boxlist takeA weighty, emotional historical novel, otherwise balanced. Best if you like depth over escapism.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: balanced · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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4.4 / 5
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About This Book
Henry VIII is dead, succeeded by his only legitimate son, nine year old Edward VI. Too young to rule, the realm is governed by a Regency Council, led by his uncle, Edward Seymour. Edward has continued his father's reformation of the church and Protestantism is becoming established, however England is still unsettled with rioting and rebellions common.
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- Author
- Philippa Gregory
- Published
- 2003
- Pages
- 400
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- Open Library
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