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Did a controversial affair between Elizabeth 1 and Robert Dudley lead to a savage murder? New evidence suggests that Dudley's wife, Amy Robsart was assassinated, so that her husband could be free to marry the Queen. The sudden death of Amy Robsart in September 1560 sent shock waves through Elizabeth's court, and the entire country. Few people thought her death was an accident. Others openly talked of how the Queen and Dudley had conspired to commit murder. Discover the truth in Elizabeth 1: Killer Queen as historian Chris Skidmore re-examines the original autopsy that points to foul-play...
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