Queen's Garden (1900)

The Queen's Garden is a historical fiction novel written by Mollie Evelyn Moore Davis and first published in 1900. The story is set in the 16th century and follows the life of Queen Elizabeth I of England. The novel tells the story of Elizabeth's reign, from her ascension to the throne to her death, and explores the political and personal challenges she faced during her reign. The book is divided into three parts, with each part focusing on a different aspect of Elizabeth's life. The first part of the book covers Elizabeth's early life, including her childhood, education, and relationship with her father, King Henry VIII. The second part of the book focuses on Elizabeth's reign as queen, including her struggles with the Spanish Armada, her relationship with her advisors, and her efforts to maintain peace in England. The final part of the book covers Elizabeth's later years, including her relationship with Robert Dudley, the Earl of Leicester, and her eventual death.Throughout the novel, Davis presents a vivid and detailed portrait of Elizabeth I, highlighting her intelligence, wit, and political acumen. The book also explores the role of women in 16th-century England, and the challenges faced by women in positions of power. Overall, The Queen's Garden is a compelling and well-written historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of England's most iconic monarchs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.