Elizabeth

Elizabeth is the thirteen-year-old daughter of King Henry VIII when the novel begins. Elizabeth learns that her father has passed away. Elizabeth does not know her father very well. Henry was always distant with Elizabeth, sometimes showering her with attention, but usually ignoring her in favor of his other two children, Mary and Edward. Elizabeth's mother, Anne Boleyn, was executed by her father when Elizabeth was only three years old. Elizabeth believes her father's distance with her is a result of her resemblance and his memories of Anne Boleyn.

Elizabeth has been named third in succession to the throne by her father shortly before his death. Elizabeth does not expect to ever become queen, especially since her brother, Edward, is quickly crowed after their father's death. However, when Edward dies at the age of fourteen, Elizabeth finds herself next in line to the throne after her sister, Mary...