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Book Review
Aug. 13th, 2007 08:43 pmThe Winter Queen
by Jane Stevenson
Set in 17th century Holland, this intelligently written novel concerns the clandestine marriage between Elizabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia, and the African scholar Pelagius, a former slave. The Winter Queen is a rather quiet novel in which even the romance is understated and mature. Both Elizabeth and Pelagius are portrayed as intelligent, strong, thoughtful people who understand the consequences of the choices they make and are able to skillfully negotiate the complexities of their lives.
by Jane Stevenson
Set in 17th century Holland, this intelligently written novel concerns the clandestine marriage between Elizabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia, and the African scholar Pelagius, a former slave. The Winter Queen is a rather quiet novel in which even the romance is understated and mature. Both Elizabeth and Pelagius are portrayed as intelligent, strong, thoughtful people who understand the consequences of the choices they make and are able to skillfully negotiate the complexities of their lives.
