An excellent and well researched book about the early life of Elizabeth until she became Queen. Nicola Tallis details not only her life but how the unstable political events surrounding her affected her in every way. Lots of background notes that help bring the courtiers around her to life. For someone interested in the Tudor period this book is a must read.
Thank you to NetGalley and Michael O.'Mara Ltd for the advanced copy of this book.

I love a history based read and this one didn't disappoint. Strong, powerful writing to reflect the subject and I highly recommend if you're a fan of history. This one is clearly very well researched.

An excellent, well written, well researched detailed look at Elizabeth's first 25 years. At times this must have been difficult to write with little facts/evidence to help during some of these 25 years.?

I have not read any of Ms Tallis' books before, usually gorging myself on Tudorista (is that a word?) works by Mesdames Gregory, Borman and Weir, but I really enjoyed this one.

It would have been easy to dwell on Henry and his wives but this was certainly not the case with 'Young Elizabeth'. A perfect read for fans of the Tudor period, I loved it!

Many thanks to Net Galley and Michael O'Mara Ltd. for the chance to read and review.

This book is insightful, interesting and well written. It comes across as well researched and accurate.

This is not a book I would usually read but I am trying to read different genres. I also have a growing interest in history, the royals etc. Therefore I had little knowledge about Elizabeth before reading this book. It begins around how her conception came about, throughout her early life to her coronation day. I found it really interesting and easy to follow. Very insightful. I would recommend this to anyone with an interest in history or royals. And I would love to read more of this authors work.

What an excellent book. Fluently written, packed full of good research, a really excellent nonfiction look at the early years of Elizabeth I's life. Highly recommend to those who love reading about the Tudor period. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in return for an honest review of the book.

This is a thoroughly well-researched, well-written & insightful book.

Like the author, my passion for the Tudors was ignited by my mum, when we went to the National Portrait Gallery. If there is a book available about the Tudors (fiction or non-fiction) I’ll be interested in reading it so when the publishers reached out to me about this one, I jumped at the chance.

This book covers the early years of Elizabeth I, before she became Gloriana. From the circumstances surrounding her conception and birth to her coronation day, this book has it covered and covers it well. The story of Henry & Anne is well-known & can sometimes seem stale if you’ve read it too many times, but Nicola Tallis deals with it with brevity and interest. As the book moves through Elizabeth’s life, we see it through her eyes by her letters and other first hand accounts. This part of Elizabeth’s history isn’t often something you see or read about in detail so it was refreshing to get this part of her story. As for the text itself, this is well backed up with multiple sources and is both accessible to the reader, whilst also being authoritative. I would definitely be interested in reading future books by this author.

Thanks to the author, publishers & NetGalley for access to this ARC in return for an honest review.

Young Elizabeth: Princess. Prisoner. Queen. by Nicola Tallis is a great nonfiction that delves into the early life of Queen Elizabeth…before she became Queen.

I have enjoyed several books by Ms. Tallis in the past, and this falls right amongst the others. I know quite a bit about this infamous Tudor Queen, but it was great to read a well-researched book focusing on her life leading up the throne. Learning more about the “person” behind the “position” gives more insight on just how this woman became one of the most famous monarchs of all time.

5/5 stars

Thank you NG and Michael O'Mara Limited, Michael O'Mara for this wonderful arc and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.

I am posting this review to my GR and Bookbub accounts immediately and will post it to my Amazon, Instagram, and B&N accounts upon publication on 2/29/24.

This detailed biography of Queen Elizabeth I, showcasing her journey towards the crown, is enjoyable for readers and academics, with fluid writing and numerous references.

A very interesting biography about Elizabeth I reflecting her life journey towards the crown. Though very detailed and deeply researched, this biography can be read by any reader as well as any academic also looking for many references. The writing is fluid making this book very pleasant to read.
I received a complimentary digital ARC of this book from NetGalley and I am leaving voluntarily an honest review.