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Book cover of The Queen's Handmaiden
The Queen's HandmaidenJennifer Ashley

Characters in The Queen's Handmaiden

3 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

  • Eloise Rousell

    Niece of Elizabeth Tudor's governess, who becomes Elizabeth's confidante and lady-in-waiting.

Supporting characters

  • Kat Ashley

    Real-life governess to Princess Elizabeth and Eloise's aunt.

  • Elizabeth Tudor

    The future Queen Elizabeth I, followed from childhood through her rise to the throne.