"Carolly Erickson is one of the most accomplished and successful historical biographers writing in English."
€“The Times Literary Supplement

The First Elizabeth

"Even more readable and absorbing than the justly praised works of Tuchman and Fraser. A vivid and eminently readable portrait of history€s favorite Tudor."
€“The New York Times Book Review

"A masterpiece of narrative, a story so absorbing it is as hard to put down as a fine novel."
€“Los Angeles Times Book Review

Alexandra

"Gifted . . . breathless . . . heartbreaking . . . Erickson excels."
€“Chicago Tribune

Josephine

"An intimate, richly detailed, and candid portrait . . . [Erickson€s] scholarly insights combine superbly with a mastery of period manners more often found in the best historical fiction."
€“Kirkus Reviews

Mistress Anne

"Carolly Erickson is a most admirable biographer, and this book is highly enjoyable as well as being reliable and acute; indeed, it is popular historical biography at its best."
€"The Times (London)