The Marriage Game, Alison Weir
The Marriage Game, Alison Weir
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The Marriage Game

Author: Alison Weir

Narrator: Julia Franklin

Unabridged: 16 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 02/10/2015


Synopsis

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

About Alison Weir

Alison Weir is the New York Times bestselling author of the novels Innocent Traitor and The Lady Elizabeth and several historical biographies, including Mistress of the Monarchy and The Six Wives of Henry VIII.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Samantha on November 23, 2014

To start, I will admit that I have a lukewarm relationship with Weir's writing. I have rated her works between 2-4 stars, though I usually enjoy her novels more than her nonfiction. I found myself double-checking the name on this cover because it was so reminiscent of another author that I have swor......more

Goodreads review by Kara on August 05, 2014

During my time in England, I have consumed an extraordinary number of BBC documentaries (and the occasional drama) about Britain’s long, bloody, occasionally confused history. Some of these covered the Plantagenets, but the lion’s share tend to drift decidedly towards the Tudors. Even the brutal epi......more