It's a portrait of a great leader as she may have been as she found her way to the glorious destiny that lay before her. With the vivid human touch that has made her one of the foremost writers of historical fiction, Ann Rinaldi brings to life the heart and soul of the young Elizabeth I. At stake is her life - for beheading is not uncommon among the factions that war for the Crown. The Redheaded Princess: A Novel by Ann Rinaldi Former library book Pages can have notes/highlighting.

With her position constantly changing, the Princess must navigate a sea of shifting loyalties and dangerous affections. Sometimes she is welcome in the royal court other times she is cast out into the countryside. In 1542, nine-year-old Lady Elizabeth lives on an estate near London, striving to get back into the good graces of her father, King Henry VIII, and as the years pass she faces his death and those of other close relatives until she finds herself next in line to ascend the throne of England in 1558. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. For all her royal blood, Elizabeth's life is fraught with danger and uncertainty. The The Redheaded Princess, by Ann Rinaldi, is a charming book written about the young Queen Elizabeth the first. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for The Redheaded Princess by Ann Rinaldi () at.

Although she is the King's daughter, no woman can ever hope to rule over men in England, especially when her mother has been executed for treason. Growing up, Elizabeth fears she can never be Queen.

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