About this book
Dramatizes one of the most famous and most baffling romances in history -- between Elizabeth I, Queen of England, and Robert Devereux, the vital, handsome Earl of Essex. It began in May of 1587 when she was 53 and Essex was not yet 20 and continued until 1601.
Subjects
BiographyCourt and courtiersEssex, Robert Devereux, earl of, 1566-1601HistoryKings and rulersNobilityQueensRelations with menRelations with men.Royal FavoritesReinesCourts and courtiersHistoireCour et courtisansBiographiesMan-woman relationshipsElizabeth i, queen of england, 1533-1603Great britain, history, elizabeth, 1558-1603Great britain, court and courtiersElizabeth -- I, -- Queen of England, -- 1533-1603Essex, Robert Devereux, -- Earl of, -- 1566-1601Favorites, royalNobility, great britainQueens, great britain