Publication Date - November 10, 2020
3.5 stars
It is a popular story from Tudor history, Robert Dudley and Elizabeth I and there daring love affair and the scandal that followed after his wife's (murder?) death. This is actually the first time I have read a fictional account of his wife, Amy Robsart, and her marriage to this overly ambitious man. Alternating with the historical chapters, narrated by Amy, are a current day drama featuring a pop star named Lizzie. Her long time friend, Dudley, is accused of pushing his wife, Amelia, down the stairs of their manor and Lizzie must sort out her feelings for her friend while dealing with some (mostly absurd) paranormal activity. I enjoyed the historical aspect of this book. I have read a ton of Tudor inspired fiction and feel as if this is a mostly unexplored aspect of the Elizabethan history. It is an entertaining book, even if I did wish the modern day portions weren't so silly at times, and it was a nice distraction for a while. I received a digital ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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