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The Hawk and the Dove

  • 1988 first published
  • 365 pages
  • ★ 4.7 (3 ratings)

Published in 1988, The Hawk and the Dove is a historical romance novel by Virginia Henley. Much of the action takes place in England. Characters include Queen Elizabeth. Readers will find themes of alpha male.

Open Library readers give it an average of 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, and 17 more have it on their want-to-read list.

At about 365 pages, most readers finish it in 6–7 hours.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Characters

  • Queen Elizabeth

Subjects

  • Historical romance
  • Romance
  • Alpha male
  • Historical Romance

Quick answers

Who wrote The Hawk and the Dove?

The Hawk and the Dove was written by Virginia Henley and first published in 1988.

What genre is The Hawk and the Dove?

It is usually shelved as Historical Romance.

How long is The Hawk and the Dove?

The median edition has 365 pages, about 6–7 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Hawk and the Dove?

Readers who like it often enjoy Stormfire, Captive Bride and Prisoner of My Desire.

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