Elizabeth of Bohemia, David Elias
Elizabeth of Bohemia, David Elias
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Elizabeth of Bohemia
A Novel about Elizabeth Stuart, the Winter Queen

Author: David Elias

Narrator: Alex Dallas

Unabridged: 10 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: ECW Press

Published: 08/05/2019

Synopsis

A sweeping, cinematic novel about the life of the Winter Queen, Elizabeth Stuart October 1612. King James I is looking to expand England’s influence in Europe, especially among the Protestants. He invites Prince Frederic of the Palatinate to London and offers him his sixteen-year-old daughter Elizabeth’s hand in marriage. The fierce and intelligent Elizabeth moves to Heidelberg Castle, Frederic’s ancestral home, where she is favored with whatever she desires, and the couple begins their family. Amid much turmoil, the Hapsburg emperor is weakened, and with help from Bohemian rebels, Frederic takes over royal duties in Prague. Thus, Elizabeth becomes the Queen of Bohemia. But their reign is brief. Within the year, Catholic Europe unites to take back the Hapsburg throne. Defeated at the Battle of White Mountain, Frederic, Elizabeth, and their children are forced into exile for a much-reduced life in The Hague. Despite tumultuous seasons of separation and heartache, the Winter Queen makes every effort to keep her family intact. Written with cinematic flair, this historical novel brings in key figures such as Shakespeare and Descartes as it recreates the drama and intrigue of 17th-century England and the Continent. Elizabeth’s children included Rupert of the Rhine and Sophia of Hanover, from whom the Hanoverian line descended to the present Queen Elizabeth II.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Annette

London 1612: Sixteen year old Elizabeth Stuart meets Frederick V as he was chosen to be her husband. The match seems to be pleasing to both of them. The following year, they get married. The story follows their move to Heidelberg Castle, further with help from Bohemian rebels, Frederic takes over ro......more

Goodreads review by Shannon

A decent little book, very similar to every book about a royal woman. There was a bit too much complaining for my tastes. The narrator would spend page after page asking existential questions like what is it to be a woman and what is it to die, etc. It was very meta at times, but also very boring. I......more

Goodreads review by Laurie

In 1596, Elizabeth Stuart was born to James IV of Scotland (soon to be James I of England when Queen Elizabeth I died) and Anne of Denmark. In 1616 she was married to Frederic V, the Elector Palatine of the Rhine (part of the Holy Roman Empire). On his part, it was a love marriage (and they married......more

Goodreads review by Annie

Elizabeth of Bohemia is the daughter of James I of England and the grand-daughter of Mary Queen of Scots. I had not heard of Elizabeth before and was excited to read this novel. It was interesting to read about the situation in England at the time and the how her parents treated her and her siblings.......more

Goodreads review by Ginger

I found this to be a highly enjoyable book based on little known Elizabeth of Bohemia. She was the daughter of King James I, sister to King Charles I. King James was the sucessor of Queen Elizabeth I. She lead a fascinating life and I was glad to read her story. Not to be missed by Historical Fictio......more

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