Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory, this is the wonderfully atmospheric, enthralling and vivid depiction of Elizabeth I's ardent and emotional love affair with Robert Dudley from international multi-million copy bestseller Jean Plaidy.

'Full-blooded, dramatic, exciting' -- Observer

'Outstanding' -- Vanity Fair

'It is hard to better Jean Plaidy when she is in form' -- Daily Mirror

'I couldn't put it down' -- ***** Reader review

'A compelling read' -- ***** Reader review

'I was gripped from the first page' -- ***** Reader review

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In the grim recesses of the Tower of London, two captives begin a passionate love affair that will last years but is destined to destroy them; one is Robert Dudley, the other is the future Queen of England, Elizabeth I.

Pardoned by Queen Mary, Dudley and Elizabeth are freed, but their mutual longing must be from a distance: Dudley is married, and as the next heir to the throne, Elizabeth must tread carefully...