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Upon the death of her father, Henry VIII, Queen Mary assumes the throne after a long exile. Her first order of business is to wed the devout Prince Philip of Spain, creating a powerful alliance that will transform Mary's fanatical dream of ridding England of Protestantism into terrifying reality. And so begins the reign of Bloody Mary. . .
Even as she plans for her own nuptials, Isabel Thornleigh is helping to lay the groundwork to overthrow Mary and bring Elizabeth to power. But none of the secrets Isabel has discovered compares to the truths hidden in her own family. With her beloved father imprisoned by Queen Mary, only Carlos Valverde--a Spanish soldier of fortune--can help Isabel. Now with England's future at stake, Isabel risks all to change the course of history. . .
Praise for The Queen's Lady
\"Swiftly draws you into the tumult of Renaissance England. . .a big, fast-paced novel that won't let you down. I loved it!\" --Diane Haeger
\"Weaves a fast-paced plot through some of the most harrowing years of English history.\" --Judith Merkle Riley
\"Excellent, exciting, compellingly readable.\" --Ellen Jones
Editions of The King's Daughter
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780758225450
- EBook
- ISBN 9780758262561
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Upon the death of her father, Henry VIII, Queen Mary assumes the throne after a long exile. Her first order of business is to wed the devout Prince Philip of Spain, creating a powerful alliance that will transform Mary's fanatical dream of ridding England of Protestantism into terrifying reality. And so begins the reign of Bloody Mary. . .
Even as she plans for her own nuptials, Isabel Thornleigh is helping to lay the groundwork to overthrow Mary and bring Elizabeth to power. But none of the secrets Isabel has discovered compares to the truths hidden in her own family. With her beloved father imprisoned by Queen Mary, only Carlos Valverde--a Spanish soldier of fortune--can help Isabel. Now with England's future at stake, Isabel risks all to change the course of history. . .
Praise for The Queen's Lady
\"Swiftly draws you into the tumult of Renaissance England. . .a big, fast-paced novel that won't let you down. I loved it!\" --Diane Haeger
\"Weaves a fast-paced plot through some of the most harrowing years of English history.\" --Judith Merkle Riley
\"Excellent, exciting, compellingly readable.\" --Ellen Jones
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The King's Daughter about?
Upon the death of her father, Henry VIII, Queen Mary assumes the throne after a long exile. Her first order of business is to wed the devout Prince Philip of Spain, creating a powerful alliance that will transform Mary's fanatical dream of ridding England of Protestantism into terrifying reality. And so begins the reign of Bloody Mary. . .
Even as she plans for her own nuptials, Isabel Thornleigh is helping to lay the groundwork to overthrow Mary and bring Elizabeth to power. But none of the secrets Isabel has discovered compares to the truths hidden in her own family. With her beloved father imprisoned by Queen Mary, only Carlos Valverde--a Spanish soldier of fortune--can help Isabel. Now with England's future at stake, Isabel risks all to change the course of history. . .
Praise for The Queen's Lady
\"Swiftly draws you into the tumult of Renaissance England. . .a big, fast-paced novel that won't let you down. I loved it!\" --Diane Haeger
\"Weaves a fast-paced plot through some of the most harrowing years of English history.\" --Judith Merkle Riley
\"Excellent, exciting, compellingly readable.\" --Ellen Jones
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The King's Daughter?
Fiction > Historical fiction
Where can I read a sample of The King's Daughter?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780758225450
How long is The King's Daughter and how many pages does it have?
The King's Daughter has 496 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The King's Daughter?
Barbara Kyle
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The King's Daughter is available as paperback(ISBN 9780758225450) and ebook(ISBN 9780758262561)
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