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Sourcebooks Landmark (2010), Edition: Reissue, 400 pages
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Growing up in the shadow of her dead mother, the infamous Anne Boleyn, young Princess Elizabeth has learnt to be continuously on the watch for the political games played out around her. It is never certain when one might rise in, or precariously fall out of, royal favour.When her distant father, Henry VIII, dies, the future brightens for Elizabeth. She is able to set up a home with Henry's last wife, Katherine Parr, who now has a new husband, Tom Seymour. Tom, however, is playing a risky game. Marrying a widowed queen is one thing, flirting with the King's daughter and second in line to the throne is another. As the adolescent Elizabeth finds herself dangerously attracted to him, danger encroaches upon herself and the kingdom ...
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LibraryThing member melannen
This is the story of young Elizabeth Tudor, staring shorly after her father's death, and ending shortly after her brother's. I love it, for the style - ornately erudite, seamlessly weaving together primary sources and history and fiction; for the deft touch with characterization that empathizes
Elizabeth's portrayal in Irwin's YA novels about her made me fall in love when I was in middle school, and still captivates me now: a young woman who is learning, as she is growing into herself, that in the womanly arts she is a natural, that she can twist any man around her finger, and love them as they will ove her - but that if she chooses those methods, she is limiting herself to a woman's sphere forever. And she wants more than that - she wants *England*.
I read "Elizabeth, Captive Princess", the second in the trilogy, many years ago, and fell in love with it; and with Mary, and Roger, and Robin, and Bess, and most of all, with that England; I only recently found Young Bess, and found the Lord High Admiral as wonderful as the few glimpses I'd gotten promised. Now I need to find a copy of Elizabeth and the King of Spain, for I can't imagine it would be any less captivating than the first two.
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with the passions and frustrations of every character; for the moral foundation where good people do evil things for good reasons and bad people do go things for sheer joy; and I love it because in the end it is the story of the great love-affair between Elizabeth and England. Elizabeth's portrayal in Irwin's YA novels about her made me fall in love when I was in middle school, and still captivates me now: a young woman who is learning, as she is growing into herself, that in the womanly arts she is a natural, that she can twist any man around her finger, and love them as they will ove her - but that if she chooses those methods, she is limiting herself to a woman's sphere forever. And she wants more than that - she wants *England*.
I read "Elizabeth, Captive Princess", the second in the trilogy, many years ago, and fell in love with it; and with Mary, and Roger, and Robin, and Bess, and most of all, with that England; I only recently found Young Bess, and found the Lord High Admiral as wonderful as the few glimpses I'd gotten promised. Now I need to find a copy of Elizabeth and the King of Spain, for I can't imagine it would be any less captivating than the first two.
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LibraryThing member dasuzuki
Young Elizabeth Tudor lives in the shadow of her infamous mother, Anne Boleyn. Declared a bastard and banished from her father's court, young princess Elizabeth has become adept at dodging the constant political games and royal whims that ensure her situation is never secure.
After Henry VIII's
After Henry VIII's
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death, Elizabeth is taken in by the king's last wife, Katherine Parr, and Katherine's new husband, Tom Seymour. But handsome Tom is playing for higher stakes. Marrying a widowed queen is one thing, but courting the King's daughter and second in line to the throne is another. Seymor pursues the adolescent Elizabeth, as she finds herself dangerously attracted to him. And with her brother's death, Elizabeth faces a perilous and uncertain future with danger encroaching from all sides... Show Less
LibraryThing member BooksCooksLooks
This is a reprint; the book was originally written in 1944. Elizabeth I is one of my favorite historical figures and I have done quite a bit of reading about her - but most of it is from the time after she ascended to the throne. It was very interesting to read a book that takes you back to the
The book was easy to read and is very detailed as to its period and time. My only issue is that at time it seems that the book switches tone from historical novel to history book in trying to put forth the necessary information to move the story forward. This was, of course, a very challenging time in England's history and there was much intrigue going on as Henry VIII faded away. After his death the short reign of Edward was fraught with strife due to his guardians. Elizabeth's position was precarious and she had many lessons to learn.
Yet it is often forgotten that she was still very young.
The book is an excellent starting point for someone wanting to learn about Elizabeth and this period in history. It is part of a trilogy and the other books are also due to be reprinted. I will eagerly await their publication. I thoroughly enjoyed reading Young Bess.
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time when she was still a child. Before she became the political genius and great Queen of England.The book was easy to read and is very detailed as to its period and time. My only issue is that at time it seems that the book switches tone from historical novel to history book in trying to put forth the necessary information to move the story forward. This was, of course, a very challenging time in England's history and there was much intrigue going on as Henry VIII faded away. After his death the short reign of Edward was fraught with strife due to his guardians. Elizabeth's position was precarious and she had many lessons to learn.
Yet it is often forgotten that she was still very young.
The book is an excellent starting point for someone wanting to learn about Elizabeth and this period in history. It is part of a trilogy and the other books are also due to be reprinted. I will eagerly await their publication. I thoroughly enjoyed reading Young Bess.
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LibraryThing member haleyknitz
Young Bess by Margaret Irwin
Genre: Historical Fiction
Rating: DNF
While I was reading this book I had my moments where I was thinking “this is nice…this is cute…” the writing was very eloquent and good. However the plot was just… nonexistent. By page 85 not much had happened. I had no
I did like the characters (Loved Tom Seymour!) and the writing, again, was great. But nothing made me want to keep reading.
I didn’t get far enough into the book to be able to say what content was in it.
Young Bess was re-published by Sourcebooks March 1st. Please know that I am in the minority for those who didn’t like/finish it. See other reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.
Genre: Historical Fiction
Rating: DNF
While I was reading this book I had my moments where I was thinking “this is nice…this is cute…” the writing was very eloquent and good. However the plot was just… nonexistent. By page 85 not much had happened. I had no
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urge to continue reading and even though I enjoyed it while I was reading it, I had to force myself to sit down and read it. And you should never have to force yourself to read a book (except for school). I felt the same way about The Midnight Charter. Both of these were similar in that they both had a bit of politics in them.I did like the characters (Loved Tom Seymour!) and the writing, again, was great. But nothing made me want to keep reading.
I didn’t get far enough into the book to be able to say what content was in it.
Young Bess was re-published by Sourcebooks March 1st. Please know that I am in the minority for those who didn’t like/finish it. See other reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.
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LibraryThing member vampiregirl76
Young Bess was wonderful story, centering around a time in Elizabeth's life when things still aren't certain for her. Danger, doubt and treachery are at every turn. The research that the author did for this book shines through in the writing. Ms. Irwin has given us a powerful tale of what life is
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like before the reign of the Golden Age. This was an enjoyable read, a must read for any Tudor fan. Show Less
LibraryThing member goth_marionette
Historical fiction based on Queen Elizabeth is available in great abundance. It is one of my favorite periods of time so I thought that I would enjoy another series. This book was a slow start and I finished the book but I don't have plans to read the rest of the series. In general I would not
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recommend this series unless you want an view of the young Elizabeth. Show Less
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Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1944
Physical description
400 p.; 7.75 inches
ISBN
9781402229961
UPC
760789227097