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The Elizabeth of England Chronicles #10
Little Rooms
Autumn 1598
As around her beloved friends fall to the ravages of time, Elizabeth Tudor, last of her line, must face rebellion from her people and within her own court as she struggles to maintain control over England, and her realm. As unruly, unstable Essex fails her time and time again, Elizabeth must find a way to control her former favourite, a man she suspects wishes to no more serve his sovereign, but to supplant her.
Through rebellion, threats of invasion and personal peril, Elizabeth of England must travel, to reach the end of her journey, and to face her last enemy, Death.
As around her beloved friends fall to the ravages of time, Elizabeth Tudor, last of her line, must face rebellion from her people and within her own court as she struggles to maintain control over England, and her realm. As unruly, unstable Essex fails her time and time again, Elizabeth must find a way to control her former favourite, a man she suspects wishes to no more serve his sovereign, but to supplant her.
Through rebellion, threats of invasion and personal peril, Elizabeth of England must travel, to reach the end of her journey, and to face her last enemy, Death.
349 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 3, 2021
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About the author
G. Lawrence
50 books278 followersI am an independently published author, and proud to be so. Living in a little cottage in Wales in the UK, I love where I live as much as I love to write.
The age of the Tudors has been an obsession for me since I was a child, and many of my upcoming books will center on that time, but I also pen the odd dystopian fiction or historical fiction from other time periods. I will be releasing all my titles on amazon, for kindle and then hopefully for print later.
I studied Literature (with a capital L) at University and usually have twenty or more books I'm currently reading. Reading and writing are about mood for me, and I haven't found a genre I didn't enjoy something about so far...
You can often find me on Wattpad or Twitter when I'm not writing...
The age of the Tudors has been an obsession for me since I was a child, and many of my upcoming books will center on that time, but I also pen the odd dystopian fiction or historical fiction from other time periods. I will be releasing all my titles on amazon, for kindle and then hopefully for print later.
I studied Literature (with a capital L) at University and usually have twenty or more books I'm currently reading. Reading and writing are about mood for me, and I haven't found a genre I didn't enjoy something about so far...
You can often find me on Wattpad or Twitter when I'm not writing...
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November 25, 2021
I actually missed about three of this ten book series because, you know, so many books so little time, so I thought I'd chance not knowing exactly what was going on and dive into the finale - and what a finale it was. It's a huge achievement to have written such a detailed biography of a historical character, and must make Gemma Lawrence one of the finest authorities on the last of the Tudors.
Little Rooms opens with contemplation on old age and death, a thread that continues throughout the whole as Elizabeth looks back on her life, those she has cared for and still misses, and feels Death waiting for her in the shadows. I loved her outlook on what it means to grow old; anyone over the age of fifty will identify with all that she says, particularly her thoughts on how she views the young, and how they view her.
Much of the book is taken up with the bizarre behaviour and treachery of Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex and stepson of Elizabeth's life-long love, Robert Dudley. Here I was aware of the gaps in my reading, as I hadn't read about Dudley's death or her favouritism towards Essex. Not knowing the history of the later Elizabethan period actually added to the 'page-turner' quality of this book; I couldn't wait to find out what would happen to this sly, fickle young man, what would happen in Ireland, etc. I was most interested in the Bolingbroke and Richard II comparison, too.
In Little Rooms, Elizabeth comes across as all I've imagined her to be at this stage in her life - a wise old woman hitting out with a stick and her sharp tongue, bestowing much on those she loves, applying sense and reason to problems in the realm with great insight and a dry wit. All of this, while wearing elaborate gowns, wigs and make-up. In fact, 'elaborate' doesn't even go there.
It was great, but you really should start at the beginning of the series!
Little Rooms opens with contemplation on old age and death, a thread that continues throughout the whole as Elizabeth looks back on her life, those she has cared for and still misses, and feels Death waiting for her in the shadows. I loved her outlook on what it means to grow old; anyone over the age of fifty will identify with all that she says, particularly her thoughts on how she views the young, and how they view her.
Much of the book is taken up with the bizarre behaviour and treachery of Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex and stepson of Elizabeth's life-long love, Robert Dudley. Here I was aware of the gaps in my reading, as I hadn't read about Dudley's death or her favouritism towards Essex. Not knowing the history of the later Elizabethan period actually added to the 'page-turner' quality of this book; I couldn't wait to find out what would happen to this sly, fickle young man, what would happen in Ireland, etc. I was most interested in the Bolingbroke and Richard II comparison, too.
In Little Rooms, Elizabeth comes across as all I've imagined her to be at this stage in her life - a wise old woman hitting out with a stick and her sharp tongue, bestowing much on those she loves, applying sense and reason to problems in the realm with great insight and a dry wit. All of this, while wearing elaborate gowns, wigs and make-up. In fact, 'elaborate' doesn't even go there.
It was great, but you really should start at the beginning of the series!
August 31, 2023
A worthy finale of the chronicles about Elizabeth. In the end, I was sad to see her go - but sort of relieved that she would finally be at rest and be with her loved ones again. I think these books have given her a good portrait, her best moments - her worst moments and everything in between. She was never perfect, but she was truly remarkable.
January 6, 2022
I thought saying goodbye to Anne Boleyn was hard, saying goodbye to Elizabeth 1 was harder. I have been reading Gemma Lawrence's books for several years. She never fails to bring me into a room just behind a curtain to witness her beautiful portrayals of Tudor England. I loved this book as much as I have loved reading about Anne, Jane and even George's wife Jane who horribly betrays him and sends him to the gallows. Pick up a book by Gemma but when she writes chronological books about a Tudor ALWAYS start with book one. You will take a journey with the character that will leave you wanting to know more and more and then feeling sad that it will end. Happy New Year Gemma. Please keep writing!!
December 21, 2021
Love G. Lawerence’s books
I love the way Ms Lawrence writes. As I have traveled with her with each of her books, I have had the privilege of seeing her growth as a writer. Her historical fictions are well researched and always, I can hardly wait until the next one becomes available. Highly recommend for anyone who loves the Tudor era.
I love the way Ms Lawrence writes. As I have traveled with her with each of her books, I have had the privilege of seeing her growth as a writer. Her historical fictions are well researched and always, I can hardly wait until the next one becomes available. Highly recommend for anyone who loves the Tudor era.
November 27, 2022
Was sorry to have this series end. Very well written and informative.
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