Innocent Traitor
ISBN:
9781405615884 (1405615885)
Publish date: 2006
Publisher: Windsor
Pages no: 570
Edition language: English
Category:
Novels,
Literature,
European Literature,
British Literature,
Book Club,
Adult Fiction,
Historical Fiction,
Romance,
Adult,
Medieval,
Historical Romance,
Religion,
16th Century
The shortest reign in English history lasted only nine days. It was of 15 years old Lady Jane Dudley (former Grey), who became a Queen against her wish. Who was forced to accept the crown in the result of treason that her own parents and in-laws plotted against the rightful Queen Mary... http://nota...
Bardzo przejmująca opowieść o losach "dziewięciodniowej królowej", której krótkie i nieszczęśliwe życie zostaje zakończone z rąk kata na Tower Green. Życie Jane Grey i historyczne wydarzenia bezpośrednio powiązane z jej losami są opisane przez kilku narratorów, w tym samą Jane. Ta młoda dziewczyna, ...
An interesting story of the life and times of Lady Jane Grey, queen for under a month in England. Told from various different sides in the issue. Knowing the tragic history makes it even more poignant. Jane was a political tool, disliked that fact but knew it. She lacked love of parent or husband...
What do I liked about this book? I like that in a relatively short book one gets a quick summary of Tudor history; Henry VIII, his wives and progeny, are quickly summarized so you can understand how Lady Jane Grey came to be queen for nine days. There is a clear family tree in the front of the book....
This was my first book by Alison Weir and I enjoyed it a lot. As a historian, Weir brings much to the fiction table in this book. She is able to integrate a lot of intricate historical details into the overall story. When historical details are in question, Weir chooses the most believable route to ...
12 years ago
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