Connally, Molly. School Library Journal 43 (March 1997): 216. A brief review and plot summary of The Queen's Man, with emphasis on its appeal to young adult readers.

Melton, Emily. Booklist 93 (November 1, 1996): 483. Short, positive review describing the novel as masterfully told, with authentic period details, fine characters, and a fast-paced plot.

Rhodes, Judith. "Penman, Sharon (Kay)." In Twentieth Century Romance and Historical Writers. Third edition. Detroit: St. James Press/Gale Research, 1994. Although this reference book entry is primarily about Penman's first three novels, it also explains how she handles conflicts between historical facts and the needs of fiction.

Steinberg, Sybil S. "PW Interviews Sharon Kay Penman." Publishers Weekly 228 (August 16, 1985): 72-73. This interviewbased article is the most accessible source of information about the author's life and career.