Weir, Alison
Innocent Traitor
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099493792
- author:
- Weir, Alison
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Arrow
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Historical fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Lady Jane Grey: A Life of Intrigue and Tragedy Born into a world of ruthless ambition and deadly politics, Lady Jane Grey's story is one of astonishing complexity and tragic fate. As a pawn in a dynastic power game with the highest stakes, she lived a life of constant danger and uncertainty. Alison Weir's masterful portrayal of this pivotal period in English history brings to life the intricate web of alliances and rivalries that shaped the fate of a young woman born into royalty. Jane's remarkable story is one of unyielding honesty, intelligence, and strength of character, which carried her through the treacherous twists of Tudor power politics. Her nine-day reign was a poignant conclusion to a life marked by both opportunity and despair. This gripping novel offers a fresh perspective on one of the most fascinating figures of Tudor England, and is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the history of the period.