Explores Elizabeth's relationships with the women in her life. This book examines her relationships with rivals: from her sister, 'Bloody' Mary, to the sisters of Lady Jane Grey, and finally the most deadly of all her rivals, Mary, Queen of Scots who would give birth to the man Elizabeth would inevitably have to recognize as heir to her throne.

Henrietta Howard, later Countess of Suffolk, was the long-term mistress and confidante of King George II. Providing an insight into the dynamics of the Georgian court, this biography reveals a woman who was far more than the mistress to the King: a dedicated patron of the arts; and a lively and talented intellectual in her own right.

Henrietta Howard, later Countess of Suffolk, was the long-term mistress and confidante of King George II. This book provides an insight into the dynamics of the Georgian court, and reveals a woman who was far more than the mistress to the King: a dedicated patron of the arts; and, a lively and talented intellectual in her own right.