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| Author | Carolly Erickson |
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| Genre | Historical fiction |
| Published | 2010 |
| Followed by | The Favored Queen (2011) |
Rival to the Queen is a 2010 historical fiction novel by Carolly Erickson.
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| Author | Carolly Erickson |
|---|---|
| Genre | Historical fiction |
| Published | 2010 |
| Followed by | The Favored Queen (2011) |
Rival to the Queen is a 2010 historical fiction novel by Carolly Erickson.
The story focuses on Elizabeth I and her cousin Lettice Knollys' competition for the affections of Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester.
The book received mixed reviews from critics. [1] [2] Some reviewers criticized the plot's historical inaccuracies, and critics were divided on the portrayal of Elizabeth. [3] [4]