The Marriage Game The Marriage Game
Elizabeth I

The Marriage Game

A Novel of Queen Elizabeth I

    • 4.1 • 34 Ratings
    • $4.99

Publisher Description

In this compelling novel of Tudor drama and suspense, acclaimed biographer Alison Weir explores one of England’s most scandalous royal love affairs: the romance between the “Virgin Queen” Elizabeth I and her courtier Lord Robert Dudley.

“Entrancing . . . Weir manages to weave actual history and the imagined kind together seamlessly.”—Huntington News

Only twenty-five and newly crowned, Elizabeth vows to rule the country as both queen and king. But her counselors continually press her to form an advantageous marriage and produce an heir. Though none of the suitors have yet worked their way to her throne, the dashing—though married—Lord Robert lays claim to Elizabeth’s heart. Their flagrant flirting, their unescorted outings, and the appointment of Lord Robert to Master of Horse inspire whispers through the court, and even rumors that Elizabeth has secretly given birth to Lord Robert’s child.
 
Then Robert’s wife is found dead, and universal shock soon gives way to accusations of murder. Despite the scandal, Elizabeth and Robert manage to navigate the choppy political, economic, and religious waters around them. But the greatest obstacle to marriage between the Queen and her true love may come not from outside forces, but from within.
 
With intricate period detail and captivating prose, Alison Weir examines one of history’s most provocative “Did they or didn’t they?” debates. The Marriage Game maneuvers through the alliances, duplicities, intrigue, and emotions of a woman intent on sovereignty—over her country and herself.

GENRE
Fiction & Literature
RELEASED
2015
February 10
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
416
Pages
PUBLISHER
Random House Publishing Group
SELLER
Penguin Random House LLC
SIZE
7.4
MB
A Favorite of the Queen A Favorite of the Queen
2010
Anne Boleyn, A King's Obsession Anne Boleyn, A King's Obsession
2017
Murder Most Royal Murder Most Royal
2006
His Last Letter His Last Letter
2010
Royal Road to Fotheringhay Royal Road to Fotheringhay
2004
Legacy Legacy
2010
Katherine of Aragon, The True Queen Katherine of Aragon, The True Queen
2016
The Wars of the Roses The Wars of the Roses
1995
The Lady Elizabeth The Lady Elizabeth
2008
The Life of Elizabeth I The Life of Elizabeth I
1998
Anne Boleyn, A King's Obsession Anne Boleyn, A King's Obsession
2017
Jane Seymour, The Haunted Queen Jane Seymour, The Haunted Queen
2018
The Queen's Mistake The Queen's Mistake
2009
To Hold the Crown To Hold the Crown
2008
The Queen's Rival The Queen's Rival
2011
The Secret Bride The Secret Bride
2008
The Thistle and the Rose The Thistle and the Rose
2004
Mary, Queen of France Mary, Queen of France
2003