These Are My Jewels - Stanley Waterloo - Bog

""These Are My Jewels"" is a historical fiction novel written by Stanley Waterloo. The book is set in the 16th century and revolves around the life of Queen Elizabeth I of England. The story is told through the eyes of a fictional character named Anthony Wingfield, who is a close friend and confidant of the queen. The novel explores the challenges and triumphs of Elizabeth's reign, including her struggle to maintain power in a male-dominated world, her relationships with various suitors, and her efforts to establish England as a major world power. Throughout the book, Waterloo provides a vivid and detailed depiction of life in Elizabethan England, including the political intrigue, the religious conflicts, and the daily lives of ordinary people. Overall, ""These Are My Jewels"" is a compelling and entertaining read that offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the most significant periods in English history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, as well as fans of the Tudor era.1902. The book begins: My name is Katherine Lawson and I am eleven years old. My brother, who calls me Kit, is a year older than I. He is named James and often tries to be a good boy. I call him Jim just as he calls me Kit. Of course we are well acquainted enough for that. My father�������s given name is Robert and my mother�������s name is Frances. They seem to me the best father and mother in the world, but I suppose other children think the same way of their own. I only know this, that we are an awfully happy family, even if Jim and I do have hard work in being really good. Jim says it is so easy to fall down.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.