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"I could not fathom they were going to kill the queen. Nor could I bear to witness Anne Boleyn’s beheading…."

As a favour to a doomed queen, Kat Ashley agrees to become governess and confidante to the young Elizabeth Tudor. Together they suffer bitter exile, assassination attempts, and imprisonment, barely escaping with their reputations and their lives intact. But when Elizabeth is eventually crowned, Kat continues to serve her, faithfully guarding all of the queen's secrets, even the one that could bring down the monarchy….

©2011 Karen Harper (P)2011 Random House Audio Go Biographical Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Thriller & Suspense Fiction Biography Royalty Tudor Mystery Suspense
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Well written, beautifully read, a pleasure to listen to. A great contrast to history lessons as I recall them.

History made enjoyable.

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I really enjoyed hearing about Elizabeth 1st from a different perspective that of the friend, confident and governess, Cat Ashley. The book also told the story of Cat and John, her husband.

An interesting perspective of queen Elizabeth 1st life.

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and this book is no exception. I've read about and studied Elizabeth I but never heard her story told in this way. I can wholeheartedly recommend this book to any fan of historical fiction.

Zara Ramm - key to many a good read!

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enjoyed the details of life in the Tudor Court with its dramas & hypocrisy

Great perspective Cat Ashlie's time with Tudors

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enjoyed listening to what could be a different side to what influence a queen of England.

another enlightenment into queen bess

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