Interview with Margaret George, author of Elizabeth I + GIVEAWAY

Margaret with custom made ruff
I am beyond ecstatic to have the incomparable Margaret George here at Passages to the Past for an interview!!!  

She is here to talk about her newest book, Elizabeth I, which was just released on April 5th.  I'm currently reading it and it's just phenomenal and for me the total package...my favorite author writing about my favorite queen, what more could a girl ask for?!  Plus the cover is hands down the most fabulous cover ever!!

I was sent an extra ARC (advanced reading copy) of Elizabeth I, so I am also hosting a giveaway to one lucky follower!!  Giveaway information is at the bottom of this post.

Now for the interview...

One of the main areas for concern for English parliament towards the latter part of Queen Elizabeth's reign was her reluctance to choose a successor. Do you believe her reluctance was because of fear of her own mortality or was it due to a different reason altogether?

Elizabeth was not afraid of her own mortality but she was afraid of others dwelling, and speculating upon, her mortality. She knew from her own experience that people turned toward the rising, not the setting, sun, and that in the heir to the throne people saw the fulfillment of any unsatisfied hopes and dreams they might have. Always wanting to be in control, Elizabeth did not want to yield that power to a successor while she still lived. She had a very fatalistic attitude toward the successor, believing that God would provide one at the needed time without her help.

Why did you choose to write about the latter part of Elizabeth's reign and not the earlier?

There were several reasons. First, I don’t like telling the same story twice, and I had described Elizabeth’s childhood in “The Autobiography of Henry VIII” and her middle years in “Mary Queen of Scotland and the Isles,” so this was a natural continuation. I wanted to take up the story right where it had left off---with Mary Queen of Scots having just been executed, and the dreaded Armada on its way at last. Also, many books and movies stop with the Armada, but Elizabeth reigned another fifteen years. In many ways this is the most interesting period of her life because everything started to go wrong---the wars were draining the treasury so England was sliding into bankruptcy in spite of Elizabeth’s frugality, her trusted ministers were dying of old age to be replaced by lesser talents, and she was increasingly in a world that was becoming ominously strange to her. She was past the stage where she could use marriage as a diplomatic tool and had to learn other ways of political maneuvering. Last, some of the brightest names in English history appear in the latter part of her reign, such as Shakespeare and Marlowe, so the cast of characters is stellar.

Do you feel you already had a little insight into Elizabeth from when you researched and wrote about her father in The Autobiography of Henry VIII?

Yes, although it seems odd to have ‘met’ her when she was just Anne Boleyn’s pregnancy, something that made Anne say she had a great longing to eat apples. I saw her first being adored and fawned on, and later relegated to the outer rings of court life and interest. Because she was so young when her mother was executed and she was pronounced a bastard, she was not a ‘problem’ like her older sister Mary, who was bitter and resentful toward Henry VIII for his treatment of her and her mother Catherine. Therefore Henry liked Elizabeth and didn’t feel uncomfortable around her as he did with Mary. Elizabeth grew up to be clear-headed and rational and free of grudges, probably because she did not have to take sides between her mother and her father. This trait of not being burdened with wrongs she had to avenge served her well in when she came to the throne, and made her a compassionate and wise ruler.

Why do you think people are so fascinated by Queen Elizabeth I? Was there anything you found while researching her that surprised or intrigued you?

People across the board seem to be fascinated by her. Part of it is that her reign is considered the golden age of England. Another part is the sheer spectacle and magic of her presence, which we feel even four hundred odd years later. The ruffs, the jewels, the gowns, the majesty---they don’t make ‘em like that anymore.

Part of it is the wonder of how a woman could exercise such political genius to gain control and ‘have her way as absolutely as her father did’. Like him, she was a red-haired autocrat and liked to refer to herself as a ‘prince.’ At the same time she was intensely feminine. She is a bundle of contradictions and a great mystery. Apropos of that, one unexpected thing I found was that some scholars think Shakespeare’s description of Cleopatra—“age cannot wither, nor custom stale, her infinite variety” was based on his personal observation of Elizabeth.

You've written novels about some pretty big names in history and the ones you feel are misunderstood (Cleopatra, Helen of Troy, Mary Queen of Scots and Mary Magdelene), do you have an idea on who your next project will be on?

I plan to write a dual novel about the Emperor Nero and Boudica, the Celtic warrior queen who fought the Romans and almost drove them out of Britain. Nero had to plan the strategy to defeat her, from his debauched imperial couch in faraway Rome. Both sides had everything to lose and so the stakes were immeasurably high. And the personalities were outsized and evenly matched. A great drama!

The research aspect of writing has always fascinated me, can you tell us about the research you conducted for Elizabeth I?

The research for my fiction books is probably very similar to the process for scholarly works. It begins with reading the classics in the field, to master the background. This can be a lengthy process and I’ve never found any way to speed it up, any shortcuts. I know some people use research assistants but I’m not sure what they do. Only I can absorb the material into my head, no one can siphon it in there for me. Knowing the little details are what makes a world come alive. After immersing myself in this long enough, I begin to feel at home in that world and as if I know the people personally. Next it’s time to go onto their home turf, to walk where they walked and look at the landscapes they saw, and if possible, to see some of their personal belongings. That creates a very strong bond between us. At least I feel that way, although in truth it’s one sided. 

At this point, some people find a sort of fan club of the historical figure, where they can meet other ‘groupies’ who share their passion for, say, Richard III. That also makes him seem more alive. None of my characters had such a following, though, with the possible exception of Mary Magdalene, who has become a sort of patron saint to the women’s ordination movement.

Who are your writing influences?

Edgar Allan Poe, F. Scott Fitzgerald, John Keats, Ray Bradbury, A.E. Housman.

If you could re-read any book for the first time, what would it be and why?

It’s funny that you would ask that, because that is just what I have been doing---going through my bookshelves and re-reading books that have been sitting like sacred cows for years. Some of them were almost un-readable, to my surprise. Since they had not changed, I must have been the one to change. So off they have gone to the book sales. Others I found as good as ever—“The Spy Who Came in from the Cold,” for example. I suppose the one book I’ve like to read for the first time would be “Gone With the Wind.” I recently discovered my great-great grandfather was a Confederate soldier and GWTW is so much more than just a Scarlett and Rhett love story. It’s a real historical novel in the truest sense, and much Civil War material is in there once you look past the S & R romance.

And lastly, do you have any advice for aspiring writers?

The foundation would be to write for the sheer joy of writing, but in the second stage to learn your craft like any apprentice would. There’s a nuts-and-bolts aspect to writing that you have to master. I found screenwriting courses to be very helpful because screenwriting forces you to focus your material so severely and to make it visual. Something has to happen in every scene; there’s no wastage. I first wrote the scene in “The Autobiography of Henry VIII” in which Henry opens the tomb of St. Thomas Becket and puts him on trial for treason as a screenplay. (Chapter LXXXII—82). It helped me to really see the coffin being pried open and the corpse in its robes, so when I wrote it as a book chapter it was very vivid.

For more information please visit Margaret George's WEBSITE.

ABOUT THE BOOK

SYNOPSIS

New York Times bestselling author Margaret George captures history's most enthralling queen-as she confronts rivals to her throne and to her heart.

One of today's premier historical novelists, Margaret George dazzles here as she tackles her most difficult subject yet: the legendary Elizabeth Tudor, queen of enigma-the Virgin Queen who had many suitors, the victor of the Armada who hated war; the gorgeously attired, jewel- bedecked woman who pinched pennies. England's greatest monarch has baffled and intrigued the world for centuries. But what was she really like?

In this novel, her flame-haired, lookalike cousin, Lettice Knollys, thinks she knows all too well. Elizabeth's rival for the love of Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, and mother to the Earl of Essex, the mercurial nobleman who challenged Elizabeth's throne, Lettice had been intertwined with Elizabeth since childhood. This is a story of two women of fierce intellect and desire, one trying to protect her country, and throne, the other trying to regain power and position for her family and each vying to convince the reader of her own private vision of the truth about Elizabeth's character. Their gripping drama is acted out at the height of the flowering of the Elizabethan age. Shakespeare, Marlowe, Dudley, Raleigh, Drake-all of them swirl through these pages as they swirled through the court and on the high seas.

This is a magnificent, stay-up-all-night page-turner that is George's finest and most compelling novel and one that is sure to please readers of Alison Weir, Philippa Gregory, and Hilary Mantel.

GIVEAWAY INFORMATION:

- To enter, please leave a comment below and include your email address.
- Giveaway is open INTERNATIONALLY!
- For +1 additional entry each, please help spread the word by blogging, posting on sidebar, tweeting or posting on Facebook.  You can use the SHARE buttons below.
- Giveaway ends on April 20th.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL!



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97 comments:

  1. Amy, you are killing me with these great giveaways :)! I am addicted to the Tudors so this is EXACTLY what I would love to read (and it is already on my amazon wishlist). Thanks for the giveaway once again!
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  3. Been wanting to read this book so would love to win it!

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  5. As you rightly say most people (and that includes me) don't know much about Elizabeth I after the armada.

    Although your book is fiction I would be very interested to learn more about this time.

    I stand in awe over the amount of research you do before starting to write your books. I wish more authors felt that way.

    Thank you for the giveaway and for opening it to worldwide entries,
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  6. Elizabeth George seems to be picking up the story of Elizabeth I at an interesting time. This is not the usual story we hear of her.

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  7. I love reading anything that has to do with the Tudors. One because I love the period, and two because my family line on my mother's side goes back to the House of Tudor and the House of Stuart. I can't wait to read this book.

    Thank you so much for the giveaway!

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  8. Looks like a great book! That period of time is so romantic, and Queen Elizabeth just makes it more so! thanks for the giveaway!

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  9. Love historical fiction, thanks so much for the giveaway!

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  11. I love everything by Ms. George! This book is a must-read for me. I second what Colleen said about the giveaways - you are piling them on! :-)

    Thanks so much, Amy!

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  12. Great great interview. I am so jealous that you get to "meet" these authors. I just love all of her books!!
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  15. I also posted it on my facebook account!
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  16. shared on facebook

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  17. Count me in, please.

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  18. I loved Ms. George's books about Cleopatra and Helen of Troy so please sign me up for the giveaway.

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  20. Would love to win this!

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  21. I really enjoyed reading the author's comments about her research techniques and how she has developed her skills through scriptwriting courses. Very useful.

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  22. I am a Tudor addict, so I would LOVE to win this book. I am sad to admit it would be my first Margaret George book, although one of my friends has ready every one of her books, and I would love to start reading Ms. George's books regularly as well.

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  23. I would to win his book-

    I just twitted your giveaway

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  24. Thank you for including me in your giveaway. =)
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  25. I'm counting the days to get my hands on Margaret's latest masterpiece :)
    Please count me in for the giveaway, thank you!
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  26. Sounds great! Please throw my name in the hat for this one.

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  27. Thanks for the giveaway! :) I have been dying to read this book.

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  28. I've been fascinated by Elizabeth I for a long time because I thought she was such a strong leader. Lately, I've wondered if I was wrong. I'd love to read this.
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  29. My mom is a totally Tudor fanatic, but I think I'd like this book as well.

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  32. Amy, you have such awesome giveaways! This is on my "I have to have" list.

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  33. I Tweeted

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  34. Would love to be counted in and thanks for making it open to all. Much appreciated.

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  35. I would love to win this! The Memoirs of Cleopatra is one of my favourite books!

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  36. I would love to win this giveaway! Sure to be excellent!
    Thanks for the international giveaway!

    I twittered this, and tried to facebook it but it had some kind of blocking error that I don't understand!

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  37. I would love to win this! Thanks for the international giveway!

    I have twittered it, and tried to facebook it but it came up with a blocked content message for some reason that I cannot fathom!

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  38. I am so glad the author is writing a book about Queen Boudica. She was a fascinating woman, and doesn't get alot of attention. I would love to read this book.
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  39. I have loved Margaret George for such a long time, and her Autobiography of Henry VIII was one of my favorite books, and the first book I reviewed for my blog. I would love the chance to win this book, so please do count me in!

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    I am also a follower of your blog.

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  40. I read The Autobiography of Henry VIII and loved it. And, I know this will be another great novel. I agree with Ms George that GWTW is much more than a romance - it's great Civil War history. Thanks for the giveaway.
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  41. Amy, this is your best giveaway ever!! I've never wanted to win more than I do now! Thanks so much for offering up your extra ARC copy! Margaret George is phenomenal!

    I shared VIA share buttons on twitter and I will post this on the sidebar on my blog ASAP! Here is the link to my HF blog: http://allthingshistoricalfiction.blogspot.com/

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  42. I am thrilled about this giveaway! Thanks for considering me!

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  43. Thank you for the giveaway.

    Elizabeth was a fascinating woman for sure. However, for some fun I would have loved to have seen one of her gowns. If the paintings done of her are anything to go by, I'm sure they were absolutely gorgeous. Wonder how much one of them weighed? :)

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  44. Elizabeth I was one of the toughest women in history and the author's take on her life sounds positively riveting. I do so hope to be lucky enough to win a copy of this amazing book!

    Connie Fischer
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  45. This book couldn't be further from the time and place of my own writing, but I was struck by that phrase about how as time passed, Elizabeth was being forced to face "a world that was ominously strange to her."

    I think that's exactly how many of us feel about the current economic disaster. The periods of history in which we feel disoriented are, I think, the most upsetting.

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  46. Please enter me in contest.I would love to read this book. Tore923@aol.com

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  47. Please enter me in contest.I would love to read this book. Tore923@aol.com

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  48. Wow! You've got the giveaways going on!!!
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    Thanks again!!

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  49. Thanks so much for this phenomenal givaway!! Ooooh I hope I win

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  50. This is a great giveaway. And it's international! Yay! Count me in, please! :)

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  51. Great, in-depth interview Amy! Really like learning more about Elizabeth in the later years and how she managed her court when she was not longer young and able to use her sexual prowness. So much to read and so little time...oh my I've got some reading to do ;) Thanks for another great giveaway this month. Roberta
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  52. Just tweeted this giveaway.
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  53. Just shared this giveaway link on facebook. btw...had to manually share this link because when I used the share buttons I got an error message on facebook and it wouldn't let me post the link? Thought you'd like to know ;)
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  54. Just added this giveaway to my sidebar ;)
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  55. Please enter me. My favorite historical period. I am a follower.
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  56. I'd love to read it!

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  57. My favorite part of the interview is when Ms George said she's doing a Nero/Boudicca novel -- be still my heart!!

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  58. Thank you for this giveawaY. I want to read this book so bad!!!!

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  59. I tweeted via your share button.

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  60. I would love to read this book - my favorite Monarch.

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  61. Thanks for the giveaway! You always have so many great ones going on. :)

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  62. I love Margaret George's books, and I can't wait to read Elizabeth I!

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  63. Hm ... well, with that list of inspirational authors - how can I not read this book! Thank you for the interview and the giveaway! Way awesome! :)
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  64. I can see my Wish List growing. I will need to get copies of THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF HENRY VIII and MARY QUEEN OF SCOTLAND AND THE ISLES in addition to this one. To read her story from beginning to end with no interruptions, (well sleep and eat maybe) will be wonderful.

    Great interview. I find your advice to take screenwriting interesting. Thinking about it, it makes perfect sense. As a reader, the scenes in books that were the most vivid to me were written in much that fashion. It is like watching a scene in a movie or standing in the middle of what is happening. A very real experience like that truly makes the characters and their stories come alive.

    I can't wait to read these books and meet Elizabeth I. Thank you for hosting and sponsoring the giveaway.

    I tweeted this giveaway as pbbearclaw at 12:11 AM on 4/8.

    I shared this on Facebook as Patricia Barraclough at 12:14 AM on 4/8.

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  65. I just found MARY QUEEN OF SCOTLAND AND THE ISLES on one of my shelves. I am so glad I already have one of these books. Now the time to read them.

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  66. I would love to enter this competition! Have tweeted about it here: http://twitter.com/#!/lizbetflynn

    email is: lizbetflynn(at)gmail(dot)com

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  67. Thanks so much for the interview! I'd love to enter as well!

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  68. No need to enter me! I just finished this book and am really glad I read this interview because it answered some of my questions about the book, namely, why George focused on the latter years of Elizabeth's reign!

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  69. I love to read aboutb Elizabeth I.
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  70. There is no woman in history I admire as much as Elizabeth I. She did more than any woman in history, considering the time she lived in. She conquered the new world from her throne in England and still bathed daily!

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  71. oops please enter me and thank you

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  72. I would absolutely love a chance to win this book!
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  73. +1, shared on Facebook

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  74. Love the Tudor`s, would really enjoy reading this great book. Thnx for the chance!

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  75. Tweeted (https://twitter.com/#!/crftyldy/status/58214245891969024)

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  77. Love Elizabeth George, full intend on reading this even if I don't win. jerelynhodges@yahoo.com

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  78. I love anything to do with the history of England. And I really need to stay away from your blog. Too many books I want to read! :-P
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  79. Oh, this sounds wonderful - please enter me as well :) I LOVE history.

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  80. I'd love to enter.

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  82. Thank you for this chance to enter ^_^

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  83. Released just in time for my 50th birthday!! Elizabeth I is my favorite queen, cannot read enough about her! Thanks for the offer!
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  84. I'd love to read this book!

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  85. You know your in the hands of a great writer with ELIZABETH I!

    Will post on fb page to let all know how lucky we are to have a chance to read this book on Passages to the Past...

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  86. I love this giveaway! My favorite time period. Thanks.
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  87. tweet http://twitter.com/#!/mamabunny13/status/58915651061952512
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  88. I shared this giveaway on fb-mamabunny shelor
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  89. Sounds like a very good and interesting historical novel. I would love to read it. Has a great cover. Please enter me. Thanks!

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  90. I really want to read this book and I LOVE Margaret George! Thanks for the chance!

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  91. I recently became a fan of the Tudor era and look forward to George's take on Elizabeth I. I absolutely ADORE George's Memoirs of Cleopatra!

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  92. Please enter me to win.
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  93. I love this interview. All of the personal research and time that it takes to get to "know" the characters .. it makes me wish that I had my own talent for writing!

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  94. I just barely put this book on my to-read list on Goodreads! It sounds great.

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  95. Sounds like a great book - despite writing a novel set in the era, I don't have a biography of Elizabeth, so I would love to win this!

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  96. I'd love to read this book ~
    Thanks for the chance!
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  97. Thank you for the giveaway! Sounds like a great book :)

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