The Queens Bastard - Robin Maxwell (Hardcover)

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The Queen’s Bastard by Robin Maxwell

Historians have long whispered about a secret buried deep in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I—a passionate, lifelong affair with her beloved Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, and the possibility that their love produced a son. In The Queen’s Bastard, Robin Maxwell brings that tantalizing rumor to life in a richly imagined tale of identity, intrigue, and destiny.

Switched at birth by a lady-in-waiting who feared the political fallout of a royal bastard, the infant Arthur Dudley is raised in the English countryside as a common gentleman, unaware of his true lineage. A dreamer and a romantic with a gift for horsemanship, Arthur grows into a courageous young man and embarks on a life of adventure—serving in wars, training as a soldier, and even acting as a spy across Europe during the tumultuous years leading up to England’s confrontation with the Spanish Armada.

Meanwhile, Queen Elizabeth and Leicester’s relationship deepens in the shadow of loss and longing. Their story unfolds against a backdrop of courtly scheme, international conflict, and the relentless pursuit of power. As Arthur’s own world and the queen’s intersect, long-buried truths emerge, forcing him to confront his past and his place in a kingdom shaped by secrets.

Lush with historical detail and dramatic storytelling, The Queen’s Bastard weaves together passion, betrayal, and the quest for identity in an unforgettable saga of one man’s search for truth in an empire ruled by