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The Lost Tudor Princess
The Lost Tudor Princess: The Life of Lady Margaret Douglas | Alison Weir
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE INDEPENDENT From bestselling author and acclaimed historian Alison Weir comes the first biography of Margaret Douglas, the beautiful, cunning niece of Henry VIII of England who used her sharp intelligence and covert power to influence the succession after the death of Elizabeth I. Royal Tudor blood ran in her veins. Her mother was a queen, her father an earl, and she herself was the granddaughter, niece, cousin, and grandmother of monarchs. Lady Margaret Douglas, Countess of Lennox, was an important figure in Tudor England, yet today, while her contemporariesAnne Boleyn, Mary, Queen of Scots, Elizabeth Ihave achieved celebrity status, she is largely forgotten. Margarets life was steeped in intrigue, drama, and tragedyfrom her auspicious birth in 1530 to her parents bitter divorce, from her ill-fated love affairs to her appointment as lady-in-waiting for four of Henrys six wives. In an age when women were expected to stay out of the political arena, alluring and tempestuous Margaret helped orchestrate one of the most notorious marriages of the sixteenth century: that of her son Lord Darnley to Mary, Queen of Scots. Margaret defiantly warred with two queensMary, and Elizabeth of Englandand was instrumental in securing the Stuart ascension to the throne of England for her grandson, James VI. The life of Margaret Douglas spans five reigns and provides many missing links between the Tudor and Stuart dynasties. Drawing on decades of research and myriad original sourcesincluding many of Margarets surviving lettersAlison Weir brings this captivating character out of the shadows and presents a strong, capable woman who operated effectively and fearlessly at the very highest levels of power. Praise for The Lost Tudor Princess This is a substantial, detailed biography of a fascinating woman who lived her extraordinary life to the full, taking desperate chances for love and for ambition. It will appeal to anyone with an interest in the powerful women of the Tudor period.Philippa Gregory, The Washington Post Tackling the family from an unexpected angle, Weir offers a blow-by-blow account of six decades of palace intrigue. . . . Weir balances historical data with emotional speculation to illuminate the ferocious dynastic ambitions and will to power that earned her subject a place in the spotlight.The New York Times Book Review From the Hardcover edition.
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Amie
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I am just starting to dabble in reading both fiction and nonfiction about this time period. I found this biography interesting, although far more detailed than I needed. I am amazed at the scheming and conspiring and treachery of the royals and nobility! No wonder people keep writing books about them! 👸🤴

BarbaraJean Ooooh—I need to check this out sometime! The Lennoxes figure prominently in a couple volumes of the Lymond Chronicles, and this makes me want to know more! 6y
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Librarybelle
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Margaret Douglas was #famous in her time - as a member of the Tudor dynasty of England, she was niece to Henry VIII and played a role in having the Stuart‘s rule England. At one point, she was rumored to be next in the succession line. Amazing historian Weir brings Margaret back in this biography. I snagged this through Book Outlet and happened to get the British/Canadian cover. Looking forward to reading this! #aprella

TheBookHippie Oh that looks good! 7y
Cinfhen ❤️ 7y
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emilyhaldi Sounds interesting AND its on #bookoutlet?! Sold! 7y
Mdargusch I love reading about the tudors! Stacking. 7y
Librarybelle @emilyhaldi It was at least a few months ago! 7y
Librarybelle @Mdargusch The Tudors are one of my favorite royalty dynasties to read about 7y
Mdargusch Me too! I loved the tv show too! 7y
Librarybelle @Mdargusch The show was so much fun! 7y
Reviewsbylola I love to read about them too. 7y
Librarybelle @Reviewsbylola They are so much fun! But, I‘m very glad I didn‘t live during their reign! 7y
Crazeedi Oooh! I want to read this! 7y
Librarybelle @Crazeedi I enjoy Weir‘s writing, so I‘m sure this will be a good one. Those Tudors! 7y
Crazeedi @Librarybelle I love this period. The red rose, the white rose. I've read many authors fiction and non fiction. I have not read allison weir yet, not sure why because I've known shes good. I have to get a couple of her books 7y
Librarybelle @Crazeedi It‘s one of my favorite time periods too ❤️ 7y
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Birdsong28
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Very good. Enjoyed it start to finish. Easy to read the words just flow so easily. Thoroughly researched. Recommend. 📚📖

#PenquinRandomHouseUk

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Librarybelle
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When Book Outlet has a 15% off everything sale...

Laalaleighh Ohhh that's today isn't it!!! 7y
Librarybelle Yes, @Laalaleighh ! I couldn't wait to get home to start buying! 7y
Laalaleighh Ohhh so I stopped at the letter E last time so that's where I'll have to pick up haha. 7y
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mjdowens Weeellll.....thank you so very stinking much!!!! I just put in an order for 7 books I certainly DO NOT NEED! 7y
Hooked_on_books I'm trying to resist this right now. Not sure I'll be able to hold out. 7y
Librarybelle I know, @mjdowens . Book buying is so dangerous and addictive. 7y
mjdowens Back to stalking the mailbox at lunch so the hubby doesn't get there first🙄 7y
Librarybelle @Hooked_on_books I have no willpower when it comes to books...I cave so easily 7y
Librarybelle Good luck, @mjdowens ! I think my postmaster at the post office already thinks I have a book buying problem. He's had to hold many a book package for me. 7y
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Loreen
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Sue Alison Weir is so good! 8y
Gezemice Love Alison Weir! 8y
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MrBook
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#TBRtemptation post! Any Alison Weir fans? Here's a recent non-fiction of hers. It follows the life of Lady Margaret Douglas, Countess of Lennox. Her mother was a Queen & her father an Earl, and Tudor blood flowed through her veins. She herself was the granddaughter, niece, cousin, and grandmother of monarchs. She was beautiful and scandalous. Sounds like a rousing good bio! #blameLitsy #blameMrBook 😎

drbethandherkindle I've already read this and it was great! 8y
Yournewfriendsams Ooo I'm reading innocent traitor by AW now. It's my first hardcore historical fiction and it's awesome! 8y
LeahsBookNest I have this one! Hopefully I'll get around to reading it. 8y
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Gezemice I adore Alison Weir! Her non-fiction. Her fiction is bad. Innocent Traitor was Ok, but The Lady Elizabeth made me swear never another fiction of hers. Totally up for more nonfiction, however! 8y
Emily92Bibliophile I love Alison Weir's nonfiction! I concur- her fiction made me almost abandon her books for good but her Six Wives of King Henry VIII saved the day and restored my faith in her non fiction writing abilities. 8y
Born.A.Reader This one was just added to my tbr pile! 8y
LitsyGoesPostal 😊👍🏻 8y
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Kirsty1
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#Day28 #SomethingForSept I didn't want to got for my first choice LotR and my second was a map of the foot!

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skrishna
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I'm a sucker for British royal biographies, and for Alison Weir's nonfiction, so I inhaled this very long, but very interesting, biography. I was shocked at how little I knew of Margaret Douglas--but no longer!

balletbookworm Alison Weir is one of my go-to historians 9y
GuninActOne Weir is always so good! 9y
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