Lord Robert

Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory, this is the wonderfully atmospheric, enthralling and vivid depiction of Elizabeth I's ardent and emotional love affair with Robert Dudley from international multi-million copy bestseller Jean Plaidy.

'Full-blooded, dramatic, exciting' -- Observer

'Outstanding' -- Vanity Fair

'It is hard to better Jean Plaidy when she is in form' -- Daily Mirror

'I couldn't put it down' -- ***** Reader review

'A compelling read' -- ***** Reader review

'I was gripped from the first page' -- ***** Reader review

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In the grim recesses of the Tower of London, two captives begin a passionate love affair that will last years but is destined to destroy them; one is Robert Dudley, the other is the future Queen of England, Elizabeth I.

Pardoned by Queen Mary, Dudley and Elizabeth are freed, but their mutual longing must be from a distance: Dudley is married, and as the next heir to the throne, Elizabeth must tread carefully...