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59th out of 104 books
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The Queen's Captive (Thornleigh #3)
by
Barbara Kyle (Goodreads Author)
England, 1554. In the wake of the failed Wyatt Rebellion, a vengeful Queen Mary has ordered all conspirators captured and executed. Among the imprisoned is her own sister, twenty-one-year-old Princess Elizabeth. Though she protests her innocence, Elizabeth's brave stand only angers Mary more.
Elizabeth longs to gain her liberty—and her sister's crown. In Honor and Richard T...more
Elizabeth longs to gain her liberty—and her sister's crown. In Honor and Richard T...more
Paperback, 400 pages
Published
September 1st 2010
by Kensington
(first published August 19th 2010)
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This historical novel had me hooked within the first few pages. Even when I realized it was not the first book in the Thornfield series (and the rest were in my library bag), I didn’t put it down but kept reading. Why? Because the heroine is a woman of a certain age.
At the start of the series, a few books back, Honor was a young innocent who fell into an adventure. Pretty standard premise. Here, she’s been married for decades to Richard, her heartthrob from Book 1, they’ve raised children, and...more
At the start of the series, a few books back, Honor was a young innocent who fell into an adventure. Pretty standard premise. Here, she’s been married for decades to Richard, her heartthrob from Book 1, they’ve raised children, and...more
I REALLY enjoyed this book. I have read a lot of historical novels, especially related to the Tudors' reign, and most of them are either WAY off the mark and just full of sex and smut or they are so boring and dry that they may as well be a history book instead of a novel. Barbara Kyle walks the perfect line between entertaining and educational, and she throws in just enough romance (and I'm not talking about the Young Adult form of romance, either, so be warned) to give you a delicious feeling...more
This novel takes place in Tudor times. Although it got off to a slow start, the pace very quickly picked up and then sped along until I was quite breathless. The plot alternated POV between several characters but it still works and there is a surprise with one unlikeable character. Queen Mary has taken the throne
and imprisoned her sister, Elizabeth after the Wyatt Rebellion. Another rebellion is soon plotted but the Princess refuses to commit herself. When this plot too fails on account of a spy...more
and imprisoned her sister, Elizabeth after the Wyatt Rebellion. Another rebellion is soon plotted but the Princess refuses to commit herself. When this plot too fails on account of a spy...more
Boring. Bloody Queen Mary has ascended the throne of England, following the thwarted Wyatt Rebellion that attempted to stop her marrying Prince Philip of Spain. She is determined to convert the country back to Catholicism by burning Protestants at the stake. Honor Thornleigh and her husband, Richard, have been pardoned by the queen for their involvement in the rebellion, and they return to England, but they are not content to sit back and do nothing: Richard works in Parliament to overturn anti-...more
As usual, Barbara has lots of action going on in this 3rd novel of the Thornleigh series. I admire she is not afraid of hurting her characters and, in some cases, creating their demise. It makes for unpredictability, which I seek in a novel. The only difficulty I had with suspension of belief (necessary for most historical fiction novels)was with the relationship between Adam and Elizabeth. All in all, an enjoyable read Barbara Kyle! I'll definitely be on the lookout for the 4th.
I absolutely loved this book! I was completely hooked the second I started it and it did not let me down. It's a book filled with espionage and love affairs and madness and so many other things without it all being too much. It kept me on my toes much like the reign of Queen Mary did all of her people. The only problem I had with it was that the author liked to re-explain things that had already happened, relationships that had already been established, that sort of thing. Other than that, this...more
Jul 09, 2011
Erica Hunt
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
History and Tudor England buffs
Recommended to Erica by:
Alexis
I am really going to give this book 3 1/2 stars. I didn't love it but it still sucked me in anyways. I am in a complete tudor England phase and this was a nice break of pace from my other current novels. This novel focused more on post Henry VIII rule and on Queen Mary's rule and Princess Elizabeth's rise to the thrown. My only issue with the book is there were tons and tons of people. So many that you sometimes got lost in what you were reading. I do think that I might go back and read one of h...more
3.5 stars.
The Queen’s Captive is the third book in the Thornleigh series, following The Queen’s Lady and The King’s Daughter. The main protagonist Honor Thornleigh is living in exile with her husband Richard in Antwerp when Sir William Cecil appears and asks that she assist and advise Elizabeth Tudor, who is imprisoned at Woodstock by her sister, Queen Mary.
Elizabeth is under suspicion of supporting the Wyatt rebellion and Cecil is afraid that the young princess will break under the constant ha...more
The Queen’s Captive is the third book in the Thornleigh series, following The Queen’s Lady and The King’s Daughter. The main protagonist Honor Thornleigh is living in exile with her husband Richard in Antwerp when Sir William Cecil appears and asks that she assist and advise Elizabeth Tudor, who is imprisoned at Woodstock by her sister, Queen Mary.
Elizabeth is under suspicion of supporting the Wyatt rebellion and Cecil is afraid that the young princess will break under the constant ha...more
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3 1/2 stars. Didn't realize that I was reading book 3 in a series- oops. Interesting, especially since the main characters didn't really exist in this period in London. I thought the story was a little slow at some points but it was nice to see some more characters, instead of just the principle people at court since I have been reading so much historical fiction from this time period.
** "The Captive Queen", by Barbara Kyle, begins with Princess Elizabeth in captivity, her support by the imaginary brave heretic Honor, her merchant husband Richard, and virile son Adam. Burning, torture, blood, and blackmail are realistic perhaps, but too gruesome for me. The Grenville family, also not factual, cause more trouble with their personal enmity than political turmoil.
I really liked this book and it did not dissapoint it's great predessors. Suspenful and romantic and great for all who like/love historical fiction! The only thing I didn't like about this book was the unsatisfactory ending with Frances and Adam. But then again I am one who loves the "perfect ending" so I guess this ending was real. ANd maybe that's what makes this book so good...
I have mixed feelings about this book. Loved the historical accuracy (for the most part), but hated the Thornleigh family.. normally i'm okay with additional characters in historical fiction, but I thought the family was annoying and in the way. Elizabeth and mary's characters were both spot on, but I hated the interactions with the Thornleigh's.
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Awesome book! I won this book on another site and although it's a long read, I couldn't put it down. This is the first book I've read that's based in the 1500's and honestly, I wasn't sure how I was going to like it...but turns out I'm a huge fan! Barbara did a fabulous job and I will definitely be reading more of her books. Two thumbs up!
At first I was a bit dubious because the men in the story were a little too good to be true but the story had some wonderful twists and turns and I really enjoyed it in the end.
The funny thing is, she actually takes more liberties with history than Mercedes Lackey does in her version of the same era.
An interesting take on the relationship between Queens Marry and Elizabeth.
At this point I am totally hooked what a great read.
Interesting historical events and lots of action.
Feb 24, 2011
Karla (Mossy Love Grotto)
marked it as to-read
First line:
They came for her at dawn.
They came for her at dawn.
Apr 28, 2013
Catarina
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Amazing! Fascinating! Addictive! :)
Loved it... great writer
another period piece about the brits.
I enjoyed reading more about Honor and Richard. It was good to hear about Adam too. This book as usual had betrayal and redemption in it. Another good addition to the series.
May 24, 2013
Natasha (Intertwined Blog)
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