The Queen's Governess, by Karen Harper

The Queen's Governess, by Karen Harper, is about, conceivably, one of the greatest Queens in History, Queen Elizabeth I has a story that shows countless sides of her. For the reason that her popularity went all over Europe, many stories were also told about the people closest to her. One story strangely left incomplete was that of Katherine Ashley, her close friend and confidant as well as childhood governess. Kat is the daughter of a young country squire who one day prematurely she meets Sir. Thomas Cromwell. With the help of Cromwell and her distant relatives Kat is transformed from farm girl to lady-in-waiting to Queen Anne Boleyn. Kat is with the Queen until her regrettable end in 1536. After that Kat is assigned to be the governess of the Lady Elizabeth. Their friendship forms into life long love and devotion. Kat stays with Elizabeth until her death. Katherine Ashley is one of the few people who survived the tower twice and the wrath of three of the Tudor monarchs.

This story is one of my favorites. It shows both the wrath of all the Tudor monarchs and the boundaries people will reach for friendship. I can read this story over and over again. Readers of books that revolve around history will truly adore this book as if it is their best friend. I truly enjoyed reading this book that was a twist on history. This book should be passed down from generation to generation.

-Reviewed by T.A., grade 10.