On the Fifth Day of Christmas – Book 2

On the fifth day of Christmas On the Tudor Trail gave to me the chance to win a copy of Elizabeth’s Rival: The Tumultuous Tale of Lettice Knollys Countess of Leicester by Nicola Tallis.

To be in the running to win this book, leave a comment after this post.

Conditions of Entry

For your chance to win a copy of Elizabeth’s Rival: The Tumultuous Tale of Lettice Knollys Countess of Leicester, you must be subscribed to On the Tudor Trail’s newsletter (if you are not already, sign up on our homepage where it says ‘Free Enewsletter Subscription’).

Then simply leave a comment after this post between now and 31 December 2017. Don’t forget to leave your name and a contact email. Please note that I have comment moderation activated and need to ‘approve’ comments before they appear. There is no need to submit your comment twice.

This giveaway is open internationally.

One winner will be randomly selected and contacted by email shortly after the competition closes. Please ensure you’ve added natalie@onthetudortrail.com to your address book to avoid missing my email.

Good luck!

Find Out More

Click here to read Nicola’s entertaining and informative guest post about Lettice Knollys and New Year gifts at Queen Elizabeth’s Court.

Book Blurb

Favorite, foe, rival—a gripping tale of the countess who dared cross a queen amidst the dangerous intrigues of Elizabethan England.   

A kinswoman to Elizabeth I, Lettice Knollys had begun the Queen’s glittering reign basking in favor and success.  It was an honour that she would enjoy for two decades. However, on the morning of September 21st, 1578, Lettice made a fateful decision.  When the Queen learned of it, the consequences were swift. Lettice had dared to marry without the Queen’s consent.  But worse, her new husband was Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, the Queen’s favourite and one-time suitor. Though she would not marry him herself, Elizabeth was fiercely jealous of any woman who showed an interest in Leicester. Knowing that she would likely earn the Queen’s enmity, Lettice married Leicester in secret, leading to her permanent banishment from court. Elizabeth never forgave the new Countess for what she perceived to be a devastating betrayal, and Lettice permanently forfeited her favour. She had become not just Queen Elizabeth’s adversary.  She was her rival. But the Countess’ story does not end there.  Surviving the death of two husbands and navigating the courts of three very different monarchs: Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, and Charles I, Lettice’s story offers an extraordinary and intimate perspective on the world she lived in.

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Comments

  1. Agnes Szabo says:

    It sounds such an interesting book.

  2. Robert Johnson says:

    Now THAT book would keep me reading cover to cover!! Fantastic!

  3. Denise Ash says:

    This book looks like a wonderful read!!!

  4. Jennifer Winner says:

    Please pick me! I love Tudor history!!

  5. Sounds like such a great read 🙂

  6. Interesting subject!

  7. I’d love to read this! Interesting subject!

  8. Tamsin Reinsch says:

    Looks intriguing!

  9. Dawn Reimer says:

    I would love to add this book to my library, I’m fascinated by Lettice.

  10. Rachel Simpson says:

    Oh wow this sounds like such a gripping read ? I’m excited already ?

  11. Just another Book fein my wishlist. Unbelievable!
    I Really would like to read this

  12. Would LOVE to win this book 🙂

  13. Paula Moynihan says:

    Would love to read this!

  14. margaret ward says:

    i would love to read this book i hope i am lucky enough to receive it thank you

  15. Amelia Lawrence says:

    I’ve been wanting to read this book for the past few weeks! It looks so interesting!!

  16. Another book to add to my must read list!

  17. Nell Steed says:

    Wow, I am curious with this interesting story ! Thank you !

  18. Sally Hill says:

    Wow I had never heard of her before – I would love to read this!

  19. It looks fascinating.

  20. Thank you for the giveaway!

  21. Penelope Jenkins says:

    Fabulous book that’s your prize today. I’m very interested in reading about the relationship between Elizabeth I and Dudley – when he realised she was not going to marry him and secretly married Lettice instead she was furious! I’d love to read more about Lettice’s life. Thanks for the giveaway.

  22. jenny cook says:

    Lettice sounds fascinating! I would live to win this,to learn more.

  23. Susan Vesey says:

    I can’t get enough of the Tudors!

  24. Stephanie Olson says:

    Would love to add this book to my collection!

  25. Mitzi Koch says:

    Would love to win this one 🙂 !!

  26. Geneva Standbridge says:

    A fascinating story I’ve heard so little about, what a great read this will be!

  27. Nicola Tallis is a wonderful and very talented writer! This is in fact a fantastic opportunity!! Thank you!!

  28. Catherine Kleve says:

    Would love this book! Merry Christmas!

  29. Cime Adili says:

    I would love to read this. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

  30. Sherry Camilleri says:

    I would love to win this book. I have read so many books that relate to Elizabeth I.

  31. Shaina Victor says:

    Definitely one I need to add to my collection ???

  32. Sounds like a fascinating read – two strong women who are cousins

  33. I’m sure this one will be popular, I enjoy Alison Weir’s writing style.

  34. Georgina Saunt says:

    Sounds like an interesting read!!

  35. Stephanie Tracy says:

    This sounds like a great read! I adore Robert Dudley, so would be very interested in reading about Lettice.

  36. sue leake says:

    what a beautifully illustrated front cover – would be a delight to hold

  37. It’s always good to read about a familiar subject from a different viewpoint. I would love to read this book.

  38. Lacey S Walter says:

    This is going to be amazing. Would love to add it to my Tudor Library!

  39. MARILYN ANN HOLLEY says:

    I love learning about Elizabeth I. This would be a great read.

  40. Susan Crawford says:

    This is an amazing addition to the gallery of fascinating women that adorned the Tudor Court. I love the new generation of historians who are bringing these women to life. Would love a copy of this.

  41. Diana Sweeney says:

    A fascinating topic!

  42. Charisse Lewis says:

    Would so love to win this book…my collection isn’t vast it’s quite small since Hastings book stores here in the US have gone out of business ?….Good Luck to us all?

  43. Sarah Robertson says:

    This sounds fab, fingers crossed!

  44. Oh wow this one sounds interesting..

  45. Tom Baines says:

    looks very interesting

  46. Maureen P. Roland says:

    Thank you for blessing us at Christmas with the chance to receive this gift.

  47. tracy Marchant says:

    Me, please, please, please!!!

  48. Tracy Dallimore says:

    Ooh yes please 🙂

  49. Hannah Smith says:

    I’m from Leicester so would definitely be interested in reading this

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  50. Glynis OHalloran says:

    I would so love to win this book. I love Tudor history and the book about Lettice Knollys will be fascinating.