Part of The Plantagenet and Tudor Novels, book 14
First published 2004
As the new Queen of England, Elizabeth I must navigate the treacherous waters of politics and romance. Torn between duty and desire, she finds herself drawn to the convicted traitor Robert Dudley. But Dudley is already married, and his wife Amy refuses to set him free. With factions vying for power and Elizabeth's wisest advisor warning against a marriage of passion, the queen's choices could determine the fate of her kingdom. As the web of secrets and betrayals deepens, Elizabeth must decide how far she's willing to go to protect her throne and her heart.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, historical-romance, political-thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: duty-vs-desire, enemies-to-lovers
Setting: Great Britain
Period: Elizabeth, 1558-1603
441 pages · Hardcover · Atria Books
Content warnings: sexual-content