Katherine Bab has lived her entire life wondering where she
came from and who her mother is. When her adoptive mother
dies, she leaves her country village with her younger
sister in tow for the glamour of London. In her heart, she
has always wondered if she is the daughter of Queen
Elizabeth, and she is determined to find out.
Leaving Blackchurch Cottage also means leaving a man who
loves her and wants to marry her. But Kat must have
answers, even knowing she'll have to choose whether to
return to Christian or look for a new love in the men who
pursue her in London.
Kat isn't prepared, though, for the court intrigues, and
her younger sister, Anna, certainly can't handle her new
life. As Kat becomes the favorite of the queen -- does that
mean she's really the queen's hidden daughter? -- she faces
even more decisions about the direction of her life.
When the recent trend toward offering novels involving
historical characters first hit, I wasn't the least excited
and avoided books like that. Then I read one and became
entranced with the storytelling behind many historical
events. This novel, involving Queen Elizabeth, the Virgin
Queen, continues that feeling. Kat is an intriguing
character, and Ms. Crowley's writing is fluid and
captivating. A young adult book done very well -- even for
adults!
When her adoptive mother dies, Katherine Bab takes the
chance she has been waiting for her whole life: she moves
from her country village to London, to uncover the secret
of who she really is. Before long, Kat has become the
favorite of Queen Elizabeth herself, and rumors are
swirling-could fiery-haired Kat be the secret daughter of
the Virgin Queen. Kat's got plenty of other things to
figure out, as well . . . such as how to choose between
her childhood love and the two handsome men at court vying
for her affections.
This smart, sensual novel drips
with intrigue, period detail, and drama, and it will
resonate with anyone who has ever longed to find his or
her place in the world.
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