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Elizabeth Stuart, Queen Of Bohemia is often referred to as The Winter Queen. I was not aware she was called that until I got this book, and learned it was due to the reign of her husband, Frederick V, only lasting for one winter. She was the daughter of James I, who was Mary, Queen of Scots' son. During the Gunpowder Plot, she was meant to be kidnapped and used as a puppet Queen. This was all new and interesting information to me. The book mainly focuses on her daughters, however, who were extremely interesting people in their own right.
Princess Elisabeth of Palatinate was the eldest daughter of Elizabeth Stuart. She had a pretty fantastic education for a woman of the time, receiving education in history, astronomy, mathematics, and languages. She eventually became an abbess, and was a deeply religious person. Her relationships were not at all what I expected them to be, and I really enjoyed learning about her. Princess Louise Hollandine of Palatinate became an exceptionally gifted artist, painting very detailed and wonderful works. Princess Henriette Marie of Palatinate was the only sister who married into a royal household, with her wedding to the brother of the Prince of Transylvania. My most favorite sister to learn about was Princess Sophia of Palatinate, Electress of Hanover. She was actually set to take the throne of Britain and Ireland, but died before that was possible, leaving her son to take her place. (That would be King George I.) Her personality was amazing, and I feel like I would have really liked her if I would have known her in person, or at least been entertained by her passion and wit.
I knew absolutely nothing about any of these people, and picked this book up strictly because I found the author on Twitter. She is very fun to interact with, and I was happy to buy her books and support her work. She is a wonderful writer, and does her research well. I learned so much from this book. I really enjoyed it. If you are looking to learn more about the descendants of Mary, Queen of Scots, you should really check this book out.
Princess Elisabeth of Palatinate was the eldest daughter of Elizabeth Stuart. She had a pretty fantastic education for a woman of the time, receiving education in history, astronomy, mathematics, and languages. She eventually became an abbess, and was a deeply religious person. Her relationships were not at all what I expected them to be, and I really enjoyed learning about her. Princess Louise Hollandine of Palatinate became an exceptionally gifted artist, painting very detailed and wonderful works. Princess Henriette Marie of Palatinate was the only sister who married into a royal household, with her wedding to the brother of the Prince of Transylvania. My most favorite sister to learn about was Princess Sophia of Palatinate, Electress of Hanover. She was actually set to take the throne of Britain and Ireland, but died before that was possible, leaving her son to take her place. (That would be King George I.) Her personality was amazing, and I feel like I would have really liked her if I would have known her in person, or at least been entertained by her passion and wit.
I knew absolutely nothing about any of these people, and picked this book up strictly because I found the author on Twitter. She is very fun to interact with, and I was happy to buy her books and support her work. She is a wonderful writer, and does her research well. I learned so much from this book. I really enjoyed it. If you are looking to learn more about the descendants of Mary, Queen of Scots, you should really check this book out.