The Queen Of Heaven

""The Queen of Heaven"" is a historical novel written by Augusta Larned. The story is set in the 16th century, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England. The main character is a young woman named Mary Sidney, who is a member of the royal court and a close friend of the queen. Mary is also a writer and a poet, and she is deeply interested in the arts and sciences.As the story unfolds, Mary becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow the queen and replace her with Mary, Queen of Scots. Mary is torn between her loyalty to her friend and her duty to her country, and she must navigate the dangerous political landscape of the Tudor court to protect herself and those she loves.Throughout the novel, Larned weaves together historical fact and fiction to create a vivid and engaging portrait of life in the Elizabethan era. She explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, love, and ambition, and she brings to life a cast of characters that includes some of the most famous figures of the period, such as William Shakespeare and Sir Francis Drake.Overall, ""The Queen of Heaven"" is a compelling historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of the Tudor court and the complex relationships that existed between its members. It is a must-read for anyone interested in English history, literature, or culture.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Old Tales Retold from Grecian Mythology in Talks Around the Fire, by Augusta Larned. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766102505.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.