The other queen

Advantages: History, well written, different characters
Disadvantages: Hard to read

...and quite a bit of chopping and changing but it was well worth it as I thoroughly enjoyed the subject matter and feel I know more about that time period in history now. I think the best way to learn about history is to read it in a written down, story form. It sinks in so much better if you can remember a story rather than learn lots of dates and facts and who was queen in what year and for how long...

Spottydog11 19.12.2012 16:53 · Read review
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Review of The Other Queen - Philippa Gregory

The queen of ballistics

Advantages: Lovely scent, pretty petals, nice colour, scented skin
Disadvantages: Price

...The Rose Queen ballistic is a relatively new addition to the Lush range. The idea for it was born when, after receiving OBEs, Lush founders Mark and Mo got an invitation to the annual festival at their local parish church where a Rose Queen was being crowned. The ballistic was inspired by roses and flowers in general, and designed as a playful rose bath. The ballistic is bright pink and contains...

Absinthe_Fairy 16.01.2013 07:56 · Read review
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Review of Lush Rose Queen

Drama Queen!

Advantages: Superb script and acting, challenging your views, simply fantastic
Disadvantages: Some scenes are just speculative

...I was quite shocked to see that ITV were screening the Oscar winning movie "The Queen" already on Sunday night, so I knew I had to tune in to see what all the fuss was about. As you may or may not know, The Queen won lead actress Helen Mirren an Oscar, a Golden Globe, a BAFTA, a Screen Actors Guild Award and an Award at the Venice Film Festival for being the Best Actress, along many others both...

mummy2harry 08.09.2007 12:32 · Read review
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Review of The Queen (DVD)