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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. The story takes place in sixteenth century England. Hannah, a secret jew, works for Queen Mary, known as Bloody Mary,as her fool and is told by the Queen to serve her half-sister Princess Elizabeth and to spy on her. (  )  bratlaw | Oct 21, 2009 |  A good book--not as good as The Other Boleyn Sister, but still very enjoyable. (  ) ascgrrl | Oct 19, 2009 | My favorite thing about this book was that I learned some history in an enjoyable way. ( ) Blakelyn | Oct 6, 2009 | This is my favorite of Philippa Gregory's works. The heroine of this story, Hannah, is caught betwixt and between the many issues of a courtier and must balance them all to keep her place at court and avoid the religious persecution that would certainly be her end. I was on the edge of my seat, turning pages as quickly as I could, to find if Hannah escapes with her safety. ( ) pbarber42 | Sep 3, 2009 | I'm embarrassed to have this on my list. It's ghastly. Just put it down, and walk away. Now. Half a star for being able to get the thing published. (  ) SunUp | Aug 12, 2009 |  no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0743246071, Paperback)A young woman caught in the rivalry between Queen Mary and her half sister, Elizabeth, must find her true destiny amid treason, poisonous rivalries, loss of faith, and unrequited love.It is winter, 1553. Pursued by the Inquisition, Hannah Green, a fourteen-year-old Jewish girl, is forced to flee Spain with her father. But Hannah is no ordinary refugee. Her gift of "Sight," the ability to foresee the future, is priceless in the troubled times of the Tudor court. Hannah is adopted by the glamorous Robert Dudley, the charismatic son of King Edward's protector, who brings her to court as a "holy fool" for Queen Mary and, ultimately, Queen Elizabeth. Hired as a fool but working as a spy; promised in wedlock but in love with her master; endangered by the laws against heresy, treason, and witchcraft, Hannah must choose between the safe life of a commoner and the dangerous intrigues of the royal family that are inextricably bound up in her own yearnings and desires. Teeming with vibrant period detail and peopled by characters seamlessly woven into the sweeping tapestry of history, The Queen's Fool is another rich and emotionally resonant gem from this wonderful storyteller. (retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:57:51 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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