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...