I've got a fever and the only prescription is more Tudors

I managed to get some reading done over the long weekend, and finished Alison Weir's historical fiction novel, The Lady Elizabeth. Weir has written several historical works, many about the Tudors, including The Six Wives of Henry VIII, The Life of Elizabeth I and Henry VIII: The King and His Court. Her first foray into historical fiction was her novel Innocent Traitor, about Lady Jane Grey, who was declared queen of England for nine days after Henry VIII's son Edward died, before Mary was placed on the throne. I loved this novel, and have been eagerly anticipating The Lady Elizabeth. Once again, Weir has written a great story. We are introduced to Elizabeth during early childhood and follow her through life until the moment she becomes queen. As a young girl, she must deal with the tragic death of her mother, and the subsequent line of stepmothers Henry introduces. After Henry's death, as an heir to the throne, Elizabeth is subject to malicious gossip, attempts to destroy her reputation, and accusations of treason. The court is rife with greed, deceit and intrigue, and Elizabeth must keep her wits about her in order to survive. If you enjoy Philippa Gregory's historical fiction, or are obsessed with Showtime's fantastically fantastic drama, The Tudors, as I am, Weir is a writer you should not miss. Weir has signed on to write three more historical novels-two based on the Tudors and one based on the Plantagenets.