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This gripping historical novel tells the story of Penelope Devereux, the beautiful and courageous wife of the infamous Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex. Set against the backdrop of the turbulent Elizabethan court, and featuring a cast of real-life historical figures including Queen Elizabeth I and Sir Walter Raleigh, The Story of Penelope is a tale of love, loyalty, and political intrigue. Emma Jane Worboise's vivid and evocative prose brings the Elizabethan era to life with startling realism.

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