Just a Queen

Overview

A gripping and page-turning young adult book about one of history’s greatest women.The Queen of Scots is dead and they say I killed her. They lie!Just a girl to those around her, Elizabeth is now the Queen of England. She has outsmarted her enemies and risen above a lifetime of hurt and betrayal – a mother executed by her father, a beloved brother who died too young and an enemy sister whose death made her queen.Not knowing whom she can trust, Elizabeth is surrounded by men who give her compliments and advice but may be hiding daggers and poison behind their backs. Elizabeth must use her head and ignore her heart to be the queen her people need. But what if that leads to doing the one thing she swore she would never do: betray a fellow queen, her cousin, Mary, Queen of Scots? ‘A vivid insight into the heart and mind of Queen Elizabeth I.’ Georgia Blain, author of Closed for Winter

Reviews

'Just a Queen takes us right into the heart and mind of Queen Elizabeth 1 as she grapples with what it means to hold and exercise power in the wake of having ordered the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots. This is a vivid and true insight into one of England's most fascinating rulers – a powerful retelling of history that is sure to speak to readers today.' Georgia Blain, author of the acclaimed Closed for Winter and Dark Water

Author Biography

Jane Caro is an author, novelist, journalist, broadcaster, columnist, advertising writer and social commentator. She spent thirty years as an advertising writer and her creative work has won many national and international awards. She appears in the media regularly, including weekly spots on Weekend Sunrise, Gruen Transfer and Sunrise. She has created, written, presented and co-produced a 6 part radio series for the ABC. The series For Better, For Worse will be produced as a four-part TV series for ABC Compass, which she will write and present. Jane has also appeared on The Drum, Q&A, The Project, Daily Edition, Mornings on 9, Studio 10 and Today. She writes regular monthly columns for Mt (Management Today) Magazine and the Sun Herald’s Sunday Life. She is also in demand as a speaker, workshop facilitator and MC. Just a Queen is the sequel to her first young adult novel Just a Girl.