Name: The Queen's Governess
ISBN: 9780399156182

Karen S. Harper

Befriending the doomed Queen Anne Boleyn after the downfall of Cromwell, squire's daughter Kat Ashley agrees to become the governess of the young Elizabeth Tudor and endures the exiled princess's harsh early years before her coronation, after which Kat becomes a trusted confidante.

The Queen's Governess

Judy Hudgins

A different twist on Elizabeth I, from the point of view of her governess. She was with Elizabeth from birth and her ascending the throne. An interesting look at court life from someone who was part of it, yet not. If you like reading about Elizabeth I, this is one not to miss.

Wilde

Karen Harper

"When Kat Ashley agrees to Anne Boleyn's last request she little imagines that it will lead to her becoming the confidante of England's greatest Queen... Katherine Ashley, the daughter of a poor country squire, is lucky enough to secure an education and a place for herself in a noble household. But it comes at a price. Thomas Cromwell, King Henry's ambitious courtier, has plans for Kat. When she finally achieves her ambition of becoming a lady in waiting, it is because Cromwell needs a spy in the new Queen's court Kat witnesses Anne Boleyn's fall from grace and, as a favour to the doomed queen, agrees to become governess and confidante to the young Elizabeth Tudor. Together they suffer bitter exile, assassination attempts, and imprisonment, barely escaping with their reputations and their lives intact. But when Elizabeth is eventually crowned, Kat continues to serve her, faithfully guarding all of the queen's secrets, even the one that could bring down the monarchy "

The Queen's Governess

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