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Prisoner of the Queen (Tales from the Tudor Court) Paperback – August 11, 2015

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Kindhearted Katherine Grey knows well the peril of being born with royal blood. As Henry VIII’s grandniece and one of the heirs to the English throne, her noble birth has doomed her to live among the schemers and seducers of the king’s court―barring her from the peaceful life that she truly desires.

After her sister fails to keep the throne, and a new queen rises to power, Katherine finds herself surrounded by adversaries. Since Queen Elizabeth sees her as a threat, and court conspirators see her as an ally, Katherine is forced to play a game she knows she cannot win. And when she reunites with the man she truly loves, Katherine has even more at stake. With treachery at every turn and the life she dreams of within reach, Katherine must make an impossible choice: Will she submit to the queen’s authority, or will she pursue love no matter the cost?

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E. Knight is the award-winning, USA Today bestselling author of the Tales from the Tudor Court series. She is a member of the Historical Novel Society and Romance Writers of America and the creator of the popular historical blog History Undressed. Knight lives in Maryland with her own knight and three princesses.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lake Union Publishing (August 11, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 370 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1503945561
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1503945562
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.21 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches
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    Eliza Knight is an award winning, USA Today and international bestselling author. Her love of history began as a young girl when she traipsed the halls of Versailles and ran through the fields in Southern France. She can still remember standing before the great golden palace, and imagining what life must have been like. Growing up in the Washington, D.C. area, her weekends were filled with visits to museums, and historical reenactments. Escape into history for courageous heroines, irresistible heroes and daring escapades. Join Eliza (sometimes as E.) on riveting historical journeys that cross landscapes around the world. She is a member of the Historical Novel Society and Novelists, Inc., the creator of the popular historical blog, History Undressed, a co-host on the History, Books and Wine podcast and a co-host for the true crime podcast, Crime Feast.

    While not reading, writing or researching for her latest book, she tries to keep up with her three not-so-little children. In her spare time (if there is such a thing…) she likes daydreaming, wine-tasting, traveling, hiking, staring at the stars, watching movies, shopping and visiting with family and friends. She lives atop a small mountain with her own knight in shining armor, three princesses, two very naughty Newfies, and a turtle named Fish.

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    E. Knight (aka Eliza Knight) is an award-winning and USA Today Bestselling author. Her love of history began as a young girl when she traipsed the halls of Versailles and ran through the fields in Southern France. She's known for her riveting, scandalous, rip-your-hear-out tales of historical fiction. Eliza's debut historical fiction novel, MY LADY VIPER, has received critical acclaim and was nominated for the Historical Novel Society 2015 Annual Indie Award. She regularly presents on writing panels and was named Romance Writer’s of America’s 2013 PRO Mentor of the Year. Eliza lives in Maryland atop a small mountain with a knight, three princesses and two very naughty puppies. For more information, visit her at www.elizaknight.com or www.historyundressed.com. Sign up for her newsletter to receive for first looks at book covers, excerpts, news and more! http://eepurl.com/dB4YK5

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Teesie
5.0 out of 5 stars Prisoner of the queen
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2017
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Remarkable,beautiful story of love and the struggle of young women who were born princesses " of the .blood", royal blood. This was extremely written story of love and it was so hard to put down. I will not spoil the ending, but it was heart-wrenching. A must read for readers like me who love the stories from the English court and are based on historical people.
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Darlene @ Peeking Between the Pages
4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Read!
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2014
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Tudor history is by far my favorite era to indulge in and while there usually isn’t anything new to learn what I enjoy most is seeing the unique spin that an author will give to their story. Eliza Knight has become one of my favorite authors because she so vividly brings to life the Tudor era and I know I’m in for a great treat when I read one of her novels. Her newest in the Tales from the Tudor Court Series Prisoner of the Queen is both a beautiful love story and a great tragedy.

Lady Katherine Grey’s only wish is to have a peaceful life. Meet a man she loves and bring up a family. It is not to be though as she is a princess of the blood and legitimate heir to the throne being the cousin of Mary and Elizabeth. Her sister, Jane Grey dubbed the Nine Days Queen, fallen from court and beheaded only solidifies her desire to get away from court. She’s left with no one to protect her and she has no idea who to trust anymore as everyone is now suspicious of her as well – will she be next to seize the crown they wonder?

When Katherine and Ned Seymour meet they are instantly attracted to one another. They fall in love and of course want to marry and have a family. This has to be approved by Queen Elizabeth and the odds of that ever happening are pretty small. Eventually they wed in secret and when found out thrown in the tower. Katherine births two boys but sees neither grow up. Queen Elizabeth both envious and angry at Katherine vows to never allow her to be with Ned again and while the two keep up correspondence it is not the same. Sadly they must love from afar as both are kept prisoner by Queen Elizabeth.

This was such a good book. Katherine captured my heart. She had such a pure spirit and all she wanted from life was love and it’s so sad that it wasn’t to be for her. In a time when it seemed everyone visited everyone’s bed Katherine and Ned wanted only each other. I often wonder how kings and queens were able to be so cruel to others especially family all in the name of being loyal to their throne. I wonder how they truly felt in their soul from causing so much grief while putting people to death, keeping them prisoners, or keeping them apart from those they love.

I loved Prisoner of the Queen just as I did the first in the series My Lady Viper (these are stand alone books). Highly recommended for lovers of the Tudors and historical fiction!
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Jeannie Hennig
5.0 out of 5 stars Heartbreaking story
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2017
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The story of Lady Katherine Grey was one of the saddest I have ever read. I will never view Elizabeth the 1st in the same way again. I knew there were things she thought she had to do to preserve her reign. Don't think this was good move on her part. All she did was immortalize Ned and Kat, making herself look petty and cruel. All in all, this was a very good book. I would recommend it highly.
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K. Vazquez
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, but repetitive
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2017
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It was a beautiful story, but I was not impressed with the writing. I felt it lack depth. It was too one sided. It never explore Elizabeth I as a woman with strong multifaceted character, but as a jealous and cruel person- and insecure. There most have been many sides to the queen to choose to live without a husband in man's world without being strong and self assured. Why is self preservation always portrayed as a weakness.
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Christine
4.0 out of 5 stars A true love story
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2020
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Well written from the point of view of Katherine Grey. I have read other books that tell her story but not just her story in her own voice. I have always admired Katherine for the difficult life she had. An enjoyable read that will keep you turning the pages. I enjoyed this much more than the first book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great story of Katherine Grey
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2016
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A great story of Katherine Grey, wife of Anne and Edward Seymour, and cousin to Queen Elizabeth I.
Katherine has seen what power can do to people, after all she spent years in the Court of Mary Tudor (called Bloody Mary for her martyrdom of many Protestants). She only wants a quiet life, a husband, children and a home. Unfortunately, Elizabeth is nervous for her throne and eventually sends Katherine to the Tower.
Katherine is a sympathetic character-- a true Juliet to young Edward Seymour's Romeo. Elizabeth comes across as paranoid, selfish and determined--as she was in real life. This is one of the best Historical fiction books I have ever read. Highly Recommended.
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Jennifer W.
4.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed E. Knight's writing style and this has been ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2015
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I enjoyed E. Knight's writing style and this has been one of my favorite re-tellings of Katherine Grey to date! I'm a Tudor armchair "historian" in that I devour any and all historical novels that are based in the time of the Tudors (and the War of the Roses). E. Knight's novels ("My Lady Viper" and "Prisoner of the Queen") have offered a fresh perspective and an interesting voice to the Tudor era.
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Shrakett
5.0 out of 5 stars A very tragic and yet wonderful love story
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2015
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This author writes with so much passion you feel like you're right in the story. Two people find love early on in life. As they grow up and mature they find their love for one another does as well. Lady Katherine and Lord Ned are denied their petition for being married to one another by the Queen. Their love never wavers. Tragedy befalls them, but their love for each other only grows stronger. Their tragedy bestowed on them comes from the Queen. The ending tore my heart out. The Queen never relents her judgement on the two lover's.
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Helen Musson
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
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Connie Blenkinsop
5.0 out of 5 stars Hold onto your head!
Reviewed in Canada on January 16, 2017
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An interesting look into the Tudor court.
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Somdutta Banerjee
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars Queens prisoner.
Reviewed in Australia on May 3, 2016
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I really enjoyed reading about Jane Greys sister Katherine. It kept me spell bound about her daily life. It is an amazing time of people who cannot trust any one in the higher Escalon of society.Everyone thinks that she wants to be a queen.The opposite is true. All she want to married and live away from court. They were unhappy times.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on May 18, 2016
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sad tragic tale...but a good read
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