The marriage game

The marriage game

Alison Weir
Electronic Audio - 2015

In this compelling novel of Tudor drama and suspense, acclaimed biographer Alison Weir explores one of England's most scandalous royal love affairs: the romance between the "Virgin Queen" Elizabeth I and her courtier Lord Robert Dudley. Only twenty-five and newly crowned, Elizabeth vows to rule the country as both queen and king. But her counselors continually press her to form an advantageous marriage and produce an heir. Though none of the suitors have yet worked their way to her throne, the dashing—though married—Lord Robert lays claim to Elizabeth's heart. Their flagrant flirting, their unescorted outings, and the appointment of Lord Robert to Master of Horse inspire whispers through the court, and even rumors that Elizabeth has secretly given birth to Lord Robert's child. Then Robert's wife is found dead, and universal shock soon gives way to accusations of murder. Despite the scandal, Elizabeth and Robert manage to navigate the choppy political, economic, and religious waters around them. But the greatest obstacle to marriage between the Queen and her true love may come not from outside forces, but from within. With intricate period detail and captivating prose, Alison Weir examines one of history's most provocative "Did they or didn't they?" debates. The Marriage Game maneuvers through the alliances, duplicities, intrigue, and emotions of a woman intent on sovereignty—over her country and herself. "Entrancing ... Weir manages to weave actual history and the imagined kind together seamlessly."—Huntington News

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Weir, Alison
Other Authors: Franklin, Julia
Format: Electronic Audiobook
Language:English
Published: Prince Frederick : Recorded Books, 2015.
Edition:Unabridged.
Series:Elizabeth I, 2.
Subjects:
Online Access:Click here for information and access to this electronic book. You will be leaving Spokane Public Library's web site.

MARC

LEADER 00000nim a2200000Ka 4500
001 ODN0002066817
006 m h
007 cr una---
007 sz usn nn ed
008 190423s2015 nyu s 000 1 eng d
020 |a 9781464025068 (sound recording) 
037 |a 7B3E6CB6-BB86-4571-9FC1-4D5292A2AB65  |b OverDrive, Inc.  |n http://www.overdrive.com 
040 |a TEFOD  |c TEFOD 
084 |a FIC008000  |a FIC014000  |a FIC041000  |2 bisacsh 
100 1 |a Weir, Alison. 
245 1 4 |a The marriage game  |h eaudiobook  |c Alison Weir. 
250 |a Unabridged. 
260 |a Prince Frederick :  |b Recorded Books,  |c 2015. 
300 |a 1 online resource (16 audio files) :  |b digital 
306 |a 16:18:15 
336 |a spoken word  |b spw  |2 rdacontent 
337 |a audio  |b s  |2 rdamedia 
337 |a computer  |b c  |2 rdamedia 
338 |a online resource  |b cr  |2 rdacarrier 
347 |a audio file  |2 rda 
490 0 |a Elizabeth I,  |v 2. 
500 |a Unabridged. 
511 0 |a Narrator: Julia Franklin. 
520 |a In this compelling novel of Tudor drama and suspense, acclaimed biographer Alison Weir explores one of England's most scandalous royal love affairs: the romance between the "Virgin Queen" Elizabeth I and her courtier Lord Robert Dudley. Only twenty-five and newly crowned, Elizabeth vows to rule the country as both queen and king. But her counselors continually press her to form an advantageous marriage and produce an heir. Though none of the suitors have yet worked their way to her throne, the dashing—though married—Lord Robert lays claim to Elizabeth's heart. Their flagrant flirting, their unescorted outings, and the appointment of Lord Robert to Master of Horse inspire whispers through the court, and even rumors that Elizabeth has secretly given birth to Lord Robert's child. Then Robert's wife is found dead, and universal shock soon gives way to accusations of murder. Despite the scandal, Elizabeth and Robert manage to navigate the choppy political, economic, and religious waters around them. But the greatest obstacle to marriage between the Queen and her true love may come not from outside forces, but from within. With intricate period detail and captivating prose, Alison Weir examines one of history's most provocative "Did they or didn't they?" debates. The Marriage Game maneuvers through the alliances, duplicities, intrigue, and emotions of a woman intent on sovereignty—over her country and herself. "Entrancing ... Weir manages to weave actual history and the imagined kind together seamlessly."—Huntington News 
538 |a Requires the Libby app or a modern web browser. 
650 1 7 |a Fiction.  |2 OverDrive 
650 7 |a Historical Fiction.  |2 OverDrive 
650 7 |a Literature.  |2 OverDrive 
655 7 |a Electronic books.  |2 local 
700 1 |a Franklin, Julia. 
856 4 0 |u http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=100150&titleID=2066817  |z Click here for information and access to this electronic book. You will be leaving Spokane Public Library's web site. 
092 |a EAUDIO