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008			140922s2014 nyu 000 1 eng
010			_a 2014031538
020			_a0345511913 : _c$26.00
035			_a(OCoLC)891185616
040			_aDLC _beng _cDLC _erda
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050	0	0	_aPR6123.E36 _bM37 2014
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100	1		_aWeir, Alison, _d1951- _eauthor.
245	1	4	_aThe marriage game : _ba novel of Queen Elizabeth I / _cAlison Weir.
250			_aFirst U.S. edition.
264		1	_aNew York : _bBallantine Books, _c[2014?]
300			_a402 pages ; _c25 cm
336			_atext _2rdacontent
337			_aunmediated _2rdamedia
338			_avolume _2rdacarrier
510	4		_aBooklist, _cDecember 15, 2014
510	4		_aKirkus Reviews, _cDecember 01, 2014
510	4		_aPublishers Weekly, _cNovember 10, 2014
510	4		_aLibrary Journal, _cOctober 15, 2014
520			_a"In this compelling novel of Tudor drama and suspense, acclaimed author Alison Weir brings to life 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. Events take a dark turn when Robert's wife is found dead. Universal shock is followed by 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 explores 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. Praise for Alison Weir A Dangerous Inheritance "A juicy mix of romance, drama and Tudor history. pure bliss for today's royal watchers."--Ladies' Home Journal "Highly compelling [with] plenty to keep readers enthralled."--Historical Novel Review Captive Queen "Should be savored. Weir wastes no time captivating her audience."--Seattle Post-Intelligencer "Stunning. As always, Weir renders the bona fide plot twists of her heroine's life with all the mastery of a thriller author, marrying historical fact with licentious fiction."--The Denver Post The Lady Elizabeth "Intrigue and maneuverings. Scandal. Schemers and innocents put to death. [This] history of Tudor England is an engrossing story. Weir marries conjecture with what is known about the life of Elizabeth I from childhood to coronation, and it makes for ripping good reading."--Milwaukee Journal Sentinel "A compelling, even irresistible, read."--Booklist (starred review)"-- _cProvided by publisher.
600	0	0	_aElizabeth _bI, _cQueen of England, _d1533-1603 _vFiction.
600	1	0	_aLeicester, Robert Dudley, _cEarl of, _d1532?-1588 _vFiction.
650		0	_aQueens _zGreat Britain _vFiction.
651		0	_aGreat Britain _xHistory _yTudors, 1485-1603 _vFiction.
655		7	_aBiographical fiction. _2gsafd
655		7	_aHistorical fiction. _2gsafd
856	4	2	_3Cover image _u9780345511911.jpg
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