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My Lady Viper (Tales from the Tudor Court Book 1) Kindle Edition

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When Anne Boleyn falls to the executioner’s ax on a cold spring morning in 1536, Anne Seymour knows her family faces peril. As alliances shift and conspiracies multiply, the Seymours plot to establish their place in the treacherous court of King Henry VIII, where a courtier’s fate is decided by the whims of a hot-tempered and fickle monarch.

Lady Anne’s own sister-in-law, Jane Seymour, soon takes Anne Boleyn’s place as queen. But if Jane cannot give King Henry a son, history portends that she, too, will be executed or set aside—and her family with her. In desperation, Lady Anne throws herself into the intoxicating intrigue of the Tudor court, determined to ensure the success of the new queen’s marriage and the elevation of the Seymour family to a more powerful position. Soon her machinations earn her a reputation as a viper in a den of rabbits. In a game of betrayal and favor, will her family’s rise be worth the loss of her soul?

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E. Knight is an award-winning, USA Today bestselling author of the Tales from the Tudor Court series. She is a member of the Historical Novel Society and Romance Writers of America and the creator of the popular historical blog History Undressed. Knight lives in Maryland with her own knight and three princesses.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lake Union Publishing (June 30, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 30, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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    Eliza Knight is an award winning, USA Today and international bestselling author. Her love of history began as a young girl when she traipsed the halls of Versailles and ran through the fields in Southern France. She can still remember standing before the great golden palace, and imagining what life must have been like. Growing up in the Washington, D.C. area, her weekends were filled with visits to museums, and historical reenactments. Escape into history for courageous heroines, irresistible heroes and daring escapades. Join Eliza (sometimes as E.) on riveting historical journeys that cross landscapes around the world. She is a member of the Historical Novel Society and Novelists, Inc., the creator of the popular historical blog, History Undressed, a co-host on the History, Books and Wine podcast and a co-host for the true crime podcast, Crime Feast.

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    E. Knight (aka Eliza Knight) is an award-winning and USA Today Bestselling author. Her love of history began as a young girl when she traipsed the halls of Versailles and ran through the fields in Southern France. She's known for her riveting, scandalous, rip-your-hear-out tales of historical fiction. Eliza's debut historical fiction novel, MY LADY VIPER, has received critical acclaim and was nominated for the Historical Novel Society 2015 Annual Indie Award. She regularly presents on writing panels and was named Romance Writer’s of America’s 2013 PRO Mentor of the Year. Eliza lives in Maryland atop a small mountain with a knight, three princesses and two very naughty puppies. For more information, visit her at www.elizaknight.com or www.historyundressed.com. Sign up for her newsletter to receive for first looks at book covers, excerpts, news and more! http://eepurl.com/dB4YK5

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book! Wo derful research is very apparent. Great book
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If you are a Tudor fan , this is a must read! Genuine court polotics and what people had to do to rise and stay alive kudos to E. KNIGHT. PLEASE WRITE MORE BOOKS.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Book #1: Tales from the Tudor Court Series
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My Lady Viper by E. Knight
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The death of Anne Boleyn turned the court of King Henry VIII on its head and sent shockwaves out through every level of the country. Those most closely related to the throne and the King knew, with absolute certainty Henry was desperate for a male heir and willing to topple families in pursuit of his goal.

Lady Anne Seymour is constantly attended by several companions, most notably guilt, fear, and extreme aspirations for herself and her family. On the morning of Anne Boleyn’s execution, Lady Anne stood among those gathered and watched, watched what could so easily be her fate if she isn’t always several steps ahead of everyone else. As a Seymour by marriage, Lady Anne is now the sister-in-law to England’s next queen which makes her place in the world both lofty and precarious. In order to ensure her safety and that of her family, Lady Anne must play a very dangerous game at court.

From the moment the Seymour’s realize Henry has his eye on their Jane, the intrigues, plots, and planning begin. Lady Anne is an ever-present member of court life and serves as one of Jane’s most trusted ladies. From this position, Lady Anne is able to keep an eye on other courtiers and gather information which will most certainly be used at an appropriate time and place. Anne doesn’t just gather information, she wields it like a weapon and often shares what she has learned with her husband, Edward Seymour, one of King Henry’s most trusted advisors. Between the two of them, there is little to nothing that happens at court that they don’t know about and use to their advantage.

As if the information gathering isn’t enough, Lady Anne also has to be attentive to the young Queen and her situation. It is clear Henry adores Jane Seymour, but as everyone knows, he also adored Anne Boleyn. From the beginning, Anne helps Jane navigate life as both a married woman and a Queen. Anne is a master manipulator and helps Jane understand what it is she needs to do to keep her husband in her bed, conceive an heir, and advance the Seymour family. Though her plans don’t always go precisely as planned, Anne is generally successful and within months she and her family are reaping the benefits of being the Queen’s closest relations. Titles, land, homes, and preferred rooms at court are claimed by the Seymour’s but those rewards come with a price.

At every turn, Lady Anne has to be cautious of her actions and her words. From the moment she wakes to the moment she falls into bed each day, Anne has to be on guard for trusting the wrong person, acting in the wrong way, or simply saying the wrong thing could cost her, her head. Though she is married to a strong, capable, and trusted man, that man is nearly always gone doing the King’s bidding which leaves Anne to fend for herself. To do so, Anne has cultivated a circle of allies and always stands her ground when confronted. As a result, her reputation is that of a formidable woman who should not be crossed. As with everything else in her life, this reputation comes with a price.

The Bottom Line: Knight doesn’t have to do any real world building in this read as history has done that for her. She does, however have to bring that world alive and she does so through the life of Lady Anne Seymour. When you think of the court of King Henry VIII, Lady Anne Seymour isn’t the first name that comes to mind and that is one of the things I very much enjoyed about this read. Knight has taken the liberty of choosing a lesser known historical figure and telling a well-known story through her eyes and from her perspective which affords the reader a new view of old characters. It is, quite frankly, refreshing to have such a different view of the famous Tudor court. From the moment the read begins to the moment it ends, Lady Anne is at work for herself and her family and it is fascinating to see how diligent she must be in her pursuits. Lady Anne’s machinations are dangerous which creates a pervasive tension throughout the read as plots and plans are constantly being hatched and executed. As a reader, you always feel that tension which is certainly laced with a healthy dose of fear and that will keep you moving through the pages. My only complaints about this read are related to the extreme amount of detail and the ending. I’m not a huge fan of copious amounts of detail and at 450+ pages, My Lady Viper is full of detail, most of which I skipped as the story moved forward. As to the ending, My Lady Viper just sort of stops and I didn’t feel like there was any real explanation regarding the fate of Lady Anne and her family. Aside from those two things, My Lady Viper is an interesting read that takes a familiar time and place and works it from a different angle.

P.S. I did find out what happened to Lady Anne and some of her family at the beginning of the second Tales from the Tudor Court book, Prisoner of the Queen.
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GildaMack
3.0 out of 5 stars is simply a good story told very simply
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2015
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I must applaud E. Knight for finding a new subject to pursue related to the Tudor Dynasty, and SOME new information about the characters and details of that era. I have, I suppose, a morbid interest in this narrow time in history, which led to my purchase of the book, and, I'll admit I will probably buy the sequel just because Knight's approach is so different and the story is interesting. The book, however, is simply a good story told very simply. The author's vocabulary leaves much to be desired (perhaps fourth-grade level), and the characters possess little or no complexity. I was particularly dismayed at the obligatory and formulaic sex scenes which served no purpose other than an appeal to the puerile. If you like soap operas, you'll be enthralled with this book. If you want something the least bit thought-provoking, look elsewhere; there are many choices available.
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Renaissance Woman
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a wonderful telling of the story of Anne Stanhope Seymour
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2016
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This is a wonderful telling of the story of Anne Stanhope Seymour, wife of the Lord Protector of the young King Edward VI. This is a complex story, interweaving power, love and betrayal in the Court of Henry VIII and his many wives. Beginning with Anne's background as the daughter who wanted love,she finds herself to be only useful to get her mother and her slimy stepfather ahead at Court. As she grows in power through her joys and sorrows in her marriage to the oft-away Edward Seymour, Queen Jane Seymour's brother, Anne wends her way through Henry's court, charming or intimidating people into her many, powerful political alliances. She is the most powerful woman at Court, save the Queens, who don't keep their positions --or in some cases, their lives for long.
I enjoyed the history and the story. I would recommend the book to all.
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Beth L. Bristow
4.0 out of 5 stars Jane Seymour was the King's wife during the time frame of this book and she likely was the only one of his wives who knew how to
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2014
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My Lady Viper is a well written story. It tells of the politics, intrigue and multiple plots of Henry VIII's court. Everyone was in competition for the King's blessings or hoping to not be the focus of his anger. Jane Seymour was the King's wife during the time frame of this book and she likely was the only one of his wives who knew how to best handle him. The Viper of the book is a misnomer for a lady who fell prey to the attention of a seductive man. Married, she loved her husband, but found she could not resist the man who dominated her thoughts. When she became pregnant, she prayed her child would resemble her rather than it's father, would it be her husband's or her lover's child?
Based on history, with real characters, this is a fascinating tale of a King, his Queens and a court of diversified people.

Mary Beth Bristow
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P. Lynne Hutchins
5.0 out of 5 stars A good read!
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2016
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It's always nice to find "yet another book about the Tudor court" to be surprisingly fresh and with an altogether new viewpoint. So possibly Henry the VIII had a tiny bit of humanity along with his sadistic tendencies and lack of empathy for anyone. Maybe he actually did care for someone. But, what was interesting was the author's ability to give you an insiders view of court intrigue and planning of every move, gesture, conversation. It must have been exhausting.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Read. Strong & Brave Female Lead Character.
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2017
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Although not entirely historically accurate, the characters did indeed exist & some events did as well. Anne is an excellent heroine. She & Edward Seymour are portrayed as not only a powerful force at court, but a genuinely equal & loving partnership. It is a good read; however, the historical inaccuracies can be mildly frustrating for readers who know their Tudor history well.
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Helen Musson
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 31, 2023
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Brilliant!
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Connie Blenkinsop
5.0 out of 5 stars The Tudor Court
Reviewed in Canada on December 31, 2016
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This story is amazing in that it is basically true. It has led me to further study of medieval royalty.
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Amanda
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read!
Reviewed in Australia on May 14, 2016
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I've read all of Philippa Gregory and Anne O'Brien, thought I'd try this one and found it quite entertaining. Love Tudor court novels and definitely didn't disappoint with the scandal and plotting. Well worth a read!
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elliemay
4.0 out of 5 stars My Lady Viper
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My Lady Viper is an interesting read. During the time when Jane Seymour was Queen. The intrigue of court day to day life and the in fighting to gain power - life was a constant worry and looking over your shoulder to see who is waiting to stab you in the back. I found this book a bit lovey dovey in parts but a good read never the less.
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