Her Majesty the Queen A Novel

""Her Majesty the Queen"" is a historical fiction novel by John Esten Cooke that tells the story of Queen Elizabeth I of England. The book follows the queen's life from her childhood to her reign as one of England's most powerful monarchs. It delves into her personal struggles and triumphs, including her relationships with her courtiers, advisors, and suitors, as well as her political battles and the threats to her throne. The novel is written in a captivating and descriptive style that transports readers back to the Elizabethan era, offering a vivid portrayal of the queen's world and the challenges she faced. It is a must-read for anyone interested in English history, the Tudor dynasty, or the life of one of the most iconic queens in history.1873. The book begins: My life has been so restless and adventurous that I go back with delight to my early years, spent at the old home of my family in Warwickshire, England. Cecil Court was a peaceful, charming old place, on the banks of the Avon, low-pitched, built of brick, with Elizabethan windows, a flower-decorated terrace, and approached by a broad avenue overshadowed by lofty elms. You entered a large hall running from front to rear, with a winding staircase on the right, the balustrade, like the wainscoting, of heavy oak, carved and darkened by age. On the right was the sitting-room, with polished oak floor, tall-backed chairs, a wide fireplace with huge old andirons, a tall mantelpiece, and a dozen portraits on the walls. This apartment was, properly speaking, the dining-room, the drawing-rooms occupying the opposite wing, but in progress of time it had come to be used as the sitting-room, and our old neighbors invariably went thither unannounced to find my father. On the second floor were the chambers, which were numerous and furnished in the style of the reign of Queen Elizabeth.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.