PUBLISHER: HarperCollins
GENRES: Fiction Books, Historical Fiction, Romance Books, Historical Romance
AUTHORS: Philippa Gregory
PAGES: 490 pages
ISBN13: 9780007147298
TAGS: Fiction Books, Historical Fiction Books, Romance Books, Historical Romance Books, Free Books, PDF Books
LANGUAGE: en
TYPE: Digital
“The Queen’s Fool” by Philippa Gregory is a historical novel set in the Tudor period, focusing on the life of a young girl named Hannah Green, who becomes a fool in the court of Queen Mary I of England. The story is told from Hannah’s perspective and explores themes of loyalty, love, and faith against the backdrop of political intrigue and religious turmoil.
Hannah is a Jewish girl who is forced to flee Spain with her father after the Spanish Inquisition. They eventually find refuge in England, where Hannah’s ability to see visions earns her a place as a fool in the royal court. As a fool, Hannah is able to move between different social classes and witness the inner workings of the court.
Throughout the novel, Hannah becomes entangled in the political and religious machinations of the time, particularly as tensions rise between Catholics and Protestants. She forms a close bond with the young Princess Elizabeth, who later becomes Queen Elizabeth I. Hannah also becomes involved in a love triangle with two men, one of whom is a Catholic and the other a Protestant.
As the story unfolds, Hannah must navigate dangerous political waters and make difficult choices that will determine her fate and the fate of those she cares about. The novel paints a vivid picture of Tudor England, with its lavish court life and turbulent politics, and explores the personal and political struggles of its characters.
Overall, “The Queen’s Fool” is a compelling historical novel that offers a glimpse into the tumultuous world of Tudor England through the eyes of a fascinating and complex protagonist.
