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Ladies of Tudor England #1
Eloise and the Queen
I, Eloise Rousell, grew up with Elizabeth, the queen. My aunt, Kat Ashley, was her governess, and Elizabeth and I transitioned together from girlhood to womanhood.
My talent for needlework keeps me by Elizabeth’s side, creating exquisite gowns as she moves from discarded daughter of Anne Boleyn, to princess, to prisoner and feared rival of her sister, Mary Tudor.
I strive every day to protect her from harm. Conspiracies, nobles, and even her own family try to topple her, but I stand guard, along with my partner-in-crime, James Colby. Nothing will get past the two of us, no matter what machinations we have to work to keep Elizabeth safe.
Colby has a secret of his own, a deadly one, which becomes more and more perilous the closer Elizabeth comes to the throne.
I’m pushed toward the day I will have to choose which one of them my heart will follow …
My talent for needlework keeps me by Elizabeth’s side, creating exquisite gowns as she moves from discarded daughter of Anne Boleyn, to princess, to prisoner and feared rival of her sister, Mary Tudor.
I strive every day to protect her from harm. Conspiracies, nobles, and even her own family try to topple her, but I stand guard, along with my partner-in-crime, James Colby. Nothing will get past the two of us, no matter what machinations we have to work to keep Elizabeth safe.
Colby has a secret of his own, a deadly one, which becomes more and more perilous the closer Elizabeth comes to the throne.
I’m pushed toward the day I will have to choose which one of them my heart will follow …
372 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 24, 2025
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Jennifer Ashley
215 books7,336 followersNY Times Bestselling author Jennifer Ashley writes historical, contemporary, and paranormal romance, historical mysteries, and urban fantasy as Jennifer Ashley, Allyson James, and Ashley Gardner.
Jennifer's novels have been translated into many different languages, and earned starred reviews from Booklist and Publisher's Weekly. More about her books at http://www.jenniferashley.com and http://gardnermysteries.com.
Jennifer's novels have been translated into many different languages, and earned starred reviews from Booklist and Publisher's Weekly. More about her books at http://www.jenniferashley.com and http://gardnermysteries.com.
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January 21, 2026
I really enjoyed this! I wasn’t sure that the blending of real history with dramatization and added fictional characters would draw me in as much as it did, but I was hooked from that start! Eloise and her journey at Elizabeth’s side from a small child to a married woman hit all the high points in Elizabeth’s life, while still giving us a full and complete story for Eloise. Will definitely be keeping an eye out for more in the series!
December 14, 2025
fantastic
I wasn’t sure about this book but once I started reading it I couldn’t put it down Well worth the read
I wasn’t sure about this book but once I started reading it I couldn’t put it down Well worth the read
January 3, 2026
I thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful novella. The description of all the clothing and material is sumptuous.
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