![]() For Emilia Bassano, the queen’s influence on her role as a mistress and wife could have been substantial. For all the talk of Elizabeth being the “Virgin Queen”, there is much evidence to suggest that she had her own relationships and crafted relationships for others. ![]() I have heard of ladies-in-waiting (most often when singing “The Twelve Days of Christmas”, but I was surprised by some of their expected duties, including their roles as mistresses to the men of the court. ![]() Historical novels always interest me, and Shakespeare’s Lady includes fascinating details. In Shakespeare’s Lady, Alexa Schnee crafts a believable love story between Emilia and Shakespeare, while holding true to the known facts of Emilia’s life. While there are some known facts about Emilia’s life, there is speculation that Emilia was the “Dark Lady” mentioned in Shakespeare’s sonnets. Born to a musician, and raised by a countess, Emilia also moved in the royal circles of England during the reign of Elizabeth I. ![]() Emilia Bassano is known as the first female poet of England. ![]()
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