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" I read this book about a month (and a bit) ago and have been meaning to write a review about it. Unfortunately this book was so unmemorable that I cannot remember anything about it besides the fact that I didn't agree with the way Elizabeth was portrayed. I think the fact that it is so unmemorable says it all. Sorry Gortner, I'm going to give the Queen's Vow a go and hopefully it will be ... better. "

" I use to really like historical fiction. This book reminds me why. The book is filled with espionage and suspense mixed in with the feel of court in the time of Elizabeth I before she becomes queen. I had to check my book on historical figures in English history to get a better idea of which characters in the book were real and their role in history. The main character,Bendon,is an orphan boy who eventually ends up serving at court as Lord Robert Dudley's squire. There is romance, adventure, and a bit of a mystery. The historical part is the backdrop and doesn't drag down the story or make it tedious and boring. "

" am listening to this on audio. I love historical fiction and this is a very interesting story, about the Tudor's of england. Really like the story, the reader is very good. "

" This was a great read. Although not a fan of the TV show The Tudors, Gortner really showed off the world of Elizabeth Tudor. The main charachter is interesting and the opening really gripped me. Looking forward to the next in the series. "

" No, no, no. It wasn't horrible, but it wasn't good either. I can't even explain it ~ some parts were quite confusing, others were very rushed. It just was mediocre writing, at best. "

" Couldn't get into it nor did it hold my attention. "

" wonderful! easy, fun, entertaining, never bogs down, interesting characters, not a deep analysis, just constant movement through the plot. would make a nice gift. "

" I really enjoyed this one. Brendan is a compelling character and held his own among Walsingham, Cecil and even Elizabeth. A great read. "

" We read this in book club. Even though I know the Tudor story, there was a fair amount of intrigue as it was told through the perspective of a fictional, male servant- turned spy. "

" Not as good as The Last Queen! "

" I am embarrassed that this looked like a bodice-ripper, which thankfully it was not. But it was too easy, too contrived. There is no secret, I tell you. I am a Tudor Sucker. "

" I have become one of the many obsessed with the history of The Tudors because of the Showtime TV show.With that being said, I fell in love with this novel. I love learning more and more about this time period in history. I can't wait to get my hands on the second novel!! "

" I like Historical Fiction and this one is good with a fictional character and a mystery about him. "

" This story was terrible, predictable and written for a bad lifetime movie. I would not recommend it to a friend. "

" Intriguing mystery based on truth. A little bit too much skin, but it's pretty easy to skip a page or two. I really liked it. "

" I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the Tudor's family history and their royal blooded fiery for the crown and mother England. "

" Fast paced and easy to read good story, really good weekend book to read... "

" I am embarrassed that this looked like a bodice-ripper, which thankfully it was not. But it was too easy, too contrived. There is no secret, I tell you. I am a Tudor Sucker. "

" Interesting take on history. I may get interested more if the author develops this into a series. The characters are likeable. They engaged themselves with real historical figures. To me that is the best way to write historical fiction. "

" I loved it. I didn't want to put it down. (: Though the ending wasn't what I hoped for, it was still amazing! "

" wonderful! easy, fun, entertaining, never bogs down, interesting characters, not a deep analysis, just constant movement through the plot. would make a nice gift.
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