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In High Places: The third book of The Tudor Chronicles Kindle Edition

by Bonny G Smith (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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In High Places is the story of the epic power struggle between Mary, Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I of England, two queens, two cousins, two rivals, whose story has fascinated generations for almost five centuries. But two queens could hardly have been more different. Mary Stuart became queen of Scotland when she was barely six days old. Beloved by all who knew her, pampered and spoiled at the French royal court, Mary was sheltered first by her
powerful French relations, and later, as Queen of France, by François, her devoted husband and king. Elizabeth, regaled as a royal princess at the glittering court of Henry the VIII of England, was later disowned by her father when her ill-fated mother, Anne Boleyn, failed to produce a male heir. Orphaned at age three by the judicial murder of her mother and cast adrift in the dangerous world of 16th century Tudor politics, the young Princess Elizabeth must fend for herself using only her wits. As their lives unfold, a fateful juxtaposition becomes evident: Mary’s star flashes and dies after the death of King François. Elizabeth survives to become the most powerful sovereign England has ever known. Why these reversals of the fortunes of both women
occurred has been pondered for centuries, but the reason may be quite simple: Mary ruled with her heart, while Elizabeth ruled with her head. When Mary is finally forced to flee her own realm, she makes a fateful decision to cross the border into England. Thus began almost two decades of imprisonment at her cousin’s hands, which finally resulted in her execution. The story of Elizabeth and Mary is not only great history, it is a cautionary tale for the use…or abuse…of great power.
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    November 19, 2018
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Bonny G. Smith is the author of six novels and a book of short stories, across four literary genre. Ms. Smith is now a full-time writer since retiring from a career in global telecommunications. She holds baccalaureate and masters degrees from the University of Maryland. Ms. Smith lives in the Washington, DC area, in the United States of America.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07KPVY9ZZ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bonny G Smith (November 19, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 19, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5023 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 712 pages
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Bonny G. Smith is from Miami, Florida, where she lived until moving to the Washington, DC metropolitan area at the age of 13. Living in close proximity to the Smithsonian Institution and its many museums awakened a lifelong interest in history. Ms. Smith majored in Business at the University of Maryland, and minored in history, both Ancient and Medieval. After spending a lifetime reading history, biography and historical fiction, Ms. Smith decided to write her own novels about her favorite era, Tudor England. The Tudor Chronicles consists of four full-length novels in five vol, beginning in the mid sixteenth century and ending in 1603. The prequel to The Tudor Chronicles, The Wars of the Roses Saga, will consist of two full-length novels, telling the tale of the last Plantagenets, and the founding of the Tudor Dynasty. To Thine Own Self begins in 1457 with the birth of Henry Tudor; For Thine is the Kingdom begins with Henry’s triumph at Bosworth, and ends with his death in 1509. In addition to Ms. Smith’s Historical Fiction novels, she has also written books of contemporary fiction. Living in the Washington DC area also piqued an interest in criminology and justice; the result is Ms. Smith’s international crime novels. The Interpol Series traces the lives of two Interpol agents, who pursue a different crime in each book. Other books by Ms. Smith include a coming-of-age novella set in steamy 1960s Miami, and a book of macabre short stories. Ms. Smith began writing in 2003 while still employed full time as a Certified Project Manager for several major corporations. She is now a full-time writer since retiring from a career in global telecommunications. She holds baccalaureate and masters degrees from the University of Maryland. Ms. Smith lives in the Washington, DC area, in the United States of America. Ms. Smith is the author of six novels and a book of short stories, across four literary genre.

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Betty Russell
5.0 out of 5 stars High praise
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2020
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This series was outstanding. I have always thought they the Tudors were done to death, but Ms. Smith has done a fantastic job of bringing this period to life. Bravo Ms. Smith. I can't wait for her next book series.
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Buffy MacD
4.0 out of 5 stars Tears for Scotland's Queen!
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2019
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Bonny G. Smith has told the tale of the fate of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots in great detail and in a better way for the reader to understand how her many years of captivity were cruelly spent in England. Other writers have painted pictures of Queen Mary Stuart and Elizabeth I of England with bias on either side, but Ms Smith has portrayed each fairly as possible within the scope of recorded history. It is fact that poor Mary did flee to her cousin Elizabeth for asylum in England but was deceived. She was held captive in Manor houses and castles, each progressively more guarded and in worse condition until her demise. Bonny Smith has brought life to every character: From Royal to servant. I highly recommend this book and all of the Tudor Chronicles.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully written. Takes u right into the story. Wish it would not have ended.
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2019
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English history is amazing. To know these things were real, these people lived and died, their lives playing out extraordinary circumstance can take your breath away. How could people really have lived like that, crazy. The least I liked is always the ending.
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Cathy Ginn
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2019
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Great take on the Elizabeth - Mary Queen of Scotts rivalry. The story totally drew me in. I couldn’t wait to get to the next chapter. I’m looking forward to Book 4.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good story
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2019
Well written story with lots of detail and history but a very disappointing abrupt end. After reading hundreds of pages the end was very anticlimactic and thrown at you very quickly.
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Mary
5.0 out of 5 stars It's almost like you are there.
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2019
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I really enjoyed this book, it was very detailed and it was like you were right there, can hardly wait for the next in the series.
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4.0 out of 5 stars End of series
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2019
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One of the most detailed books on these times. I really enjoyed the back stories about the characters motivations.
The book makes it clear the poor judgement of Queen Mary and the superior mind of Elizabeth. All of the Tudor figures are tragic. I read all three books and enjoyed them all. The final book drags at the end while waiting for Queen Elizabeth to sign death warrant for Queen Mary. Until you have read these books much is unclear about why things happened the way they did.
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Richard
5.0 out of 5 stars Read this book!
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2018
Where should I begin? This has become my favorite book of all time. If you enjoy reading historically accurate stories then this is the PERFECT book for you. I love how the author's use of imagery and the description of setting allowed me to visualize and understand 16th century British Isles. The description of these famous queen's wardrobe and manner made me fall in love with history even more than before. I recommend this book to everybody I know. I would have written a review sooner, but I could not put the book down long enough to find time to write one. This book was a very nice treat and intellectually engaging. I would continue praising this book, however I would rather spend that time reading her other books in this series. 10/10 would recommend.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Accurate, compelling, and epic
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 7, 2018
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An accurate and masterful telling of the relationship between Queens Mary Stuart and Elizabeth Tudor. Bonny Smith get inside the heads and hearts of the women at the nucleus of British history’s most famous feud.

Smith charts also the politics of the Elizabethan and Stewart courts, with the compelling tales of Leicester, Moray, Cecil, the Shrewsburys, and many more all woven into the narrative. This is a rich and moving novel for those already - or willing to become - transfixed by the epic story of sixteenth-century Europe.

If you enjoy accurate and gripping historical fiction, this a must read!
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