The Rival Beauties V2: A Novel (1848) is a historical fiction novel written by Miss Pardoe. The book is the second volume in a series and tells the story of two women, the beautiful and ambitious Queen Elizabeth I of England and her cousin, Mary Queen of Scots. The novel explores the rivalry and power struggles between the two queens as they compete for love, power, and control over the English throne. The book is set in the 16th century and provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of the political and social landscape of the time. The author weaves together historical facts and fictional elements to create a compelling and engaging story. The Rival Beauties V2: A Novel is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and those interested in the lives and reigns of these two iconic queens.In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.