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Reviewed on June 15, 2015 | Fiction
Penelope Devereux (1563–1607) is related to Queen Elizabeth I, albeit in a way that the monarch would rather punish than exalt. After Elizabeth thwarts Penelope's dreams of a loving marriage to Philip Sydney and attaches her to cruel, dissolute Lord Rich, Penelope strikes a bargain with her husband that allows her to live as she wishes. Soon, she is more than willing to engage in political intrigue to further her family's interests. ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More