The Virgin’s Lover

di Philippa Gregory (Autore)

Perdita Weeks (Narratore)

HarperCollins, 2018

*A stunning new unabridged recording, available on audio download* A sumptuous historical novel set in the court of Elizabeth I, from Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Philippa Gregory, the author of The Other Boleyn Girl. After years of waiting, Princess Elizabeth accedes to the throne of England. For many, Elizabeth’s ascension is a glorious new dawn. Not so for Amy Dudley, whose ambitious husband, Sir Robert, is the acknowledged favourite of the new queen – a queen who must marry to secure her survival. But Robert Dudley has many powerful enemies. And although she is clearly besotted with him, the virgin queen will not risk her hold on the throne. Desire and ambition are unleashed at the court and at her home, Amy Dudley will face the ultimate betrayal. With an exclusive afterword written and read by Philippa Gregory, exploring the inspiration behind The Virgin’s Lover. The Virgin's Lover, a top literary fiction by the bestselling author, Philippa Gregory, is a thrilling exploration of romance and ambition in the Tudor court. The book, a Sunday Times bestseller, delves into the tumultuous relationship between Elizabeth I and Sir Robert Dudley, revealing the treacherous undercurrents of desire and power. For fans of Alison Weir (Henry VIII), Elizabeth Chadwick (The Summer Queen), Carol Mcgrath (The Silken Rose), Tracy Borman (The Devil's Slave), and Ken Follett (The Armour of Light).

• Autore: Philippa Gregory
• Narratore: Perdita Weeks
• Durata in (hh:mm:ss): 16:02:12
• Anno edizione: 2018
• Editore: HarperCollins
• EAN: 9780008304027

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