A Queen Of Nine Days
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Margaret Brown
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Religious Tract Society, 1111
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Faded spine. Minor marks and specks on boards. Bumping on corners. Cracked, no loose pages. Clean text.
This compelling historical novel, A Queen Of Nine Days, chronicles the brief, tragic reign of Lady Jane Grey, a young woman thrust onto the English throne in the tumultuous 16th century. The narrative vividly portrays the political machinations and religious fervor that defined her nine-day queenship, ultimately leading to her execution. Margaret Brown masterfully reconstructs this pivotal moment in Tudor history, presenting a poignant account of ambition, betrayal, and unwavering conviction. The prose is both evocative and meticulously researched, illustrating the immense pressures faced by a figure caught in the crosscurrents of power. This work offers a captivating and insightful look into the life of a forgotten queen.
Author: Margaret Brown
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Religious Tract Society, 1111
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Faded spine. Minor marks and specks on boards. Bumping on corners. Cracked, no loose pages. Clean text.
This compelling historical novel, A Queen Of Nine Days, chronicles the brief, tragic reign of Lady Jane Grey, a young woman thrust onto the English throne in the tumultuous 16th century. The narrative vividly portrays the political machinations and religious fervor that defined her nine-day queenship, ultimately leading to her execution. Margaret Brown masterfully reconstructs this pivotal moment in Tudor history, presenting a poignant account of ambition, betrayal, and unwavering conviction. The prose is both evocative and meticulously researched, illustrating the immense pressures faced by a figure caught in the crosscurrents of power. This work offers a captivating and insightful look into the life of a forgotten queen.