Innocent Traitor: A Novel of Lady Jane Grey by Alison Weir (English) Paperback B

Description: Innocent Traitor by Alison Weir _____________________________________A wrenching novel about the life and death of Lady Jane Grey, one of the most complex and sympathetic figures in Tudor England, by popular historian Alison Weir: ideal for fans of Wolf HallLady Jane Grey was born into times of extreme danger. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Sunday Times Top Ten bestselling debut novel from one of Britains most successful popular historians_____________________________________A wrenching novel about the life and death of Lady Jane Grey, one of the most complex and sympathetic figures in Tudor England, by popular historian Alison Weir- ideal for fans of Wolf HallLady Jane Grey was born into times of extreme danger. Child of a scheming father and a ruthless mother, for whom she was merely a pawn in a dynastic power game with the highest stakes, she lived a life in thrall to political machinations and lethal religious fervour.Janes astonishing and essentially tragic story was played out during one of the most momentous periods of English history. As a great-niece of Henry VIII, and the cousin of Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I, she grew up to realize that she could never throw off the chains of her destiny. Her honesty, intelligence and strength of character carry the reader through all the vicious twists of Tudor power politics, to her nine-day reign and its unbearably poignant conclusion. Notes Alison Weir, pre-eminent popular historian, has now fulfilled her ambition to write historical fiction. She takes as her subject the bravest, most sympathetic and wronged heroine of Tudor England, Lady Jane Grey. The hardback edition received great reviews and was a Sunday Times top ten bestseller. This paperback edition is sure to do well. Back Cover Lady Jane Grey was born into times of extreme danger. Child of a scheming father and a ruthless mother, for whom she was merely a pawn in a dynastic power game with the highest stakes, she lived a life in thrall to political machinations and lethal religious fervour. Janes astonishing and essentially tragic story was played out during one of the most momentous periods of English history. As a great-niece of Henry VIII, and the cousin of Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I, she grew up to realise that she could never throw off the chains of her destiny. Her honesty, intelligence and strength of character carry the reader through all the vicious twists of Tudor power politics, to her nine-day reign and its unbearably poignant conclusion. Alison Weir is one of our greatest popular historians. In her first work of fiction, she sets out to trace the brief life of one of historys most tragic heroines... Weir manages her heroines voice brilliantly, respecting the pasts distance while conjuring a dignified and fiercely modern spirit. Daily Mail [Weir] gives us a meaty flavour of the times, one of the bloodiest and most dangerous periods in history, full of betrayals and beheadings... An impressive debut. Lesley McDowell, Independent on Sunday This is a novel that will grip readers and give great pleasure. Allan Massie, Scotsman Author Biography Alison Weir is one of Britains top-selling historians. She is the author of numerous works of history and historical fiction, specialising in the medieval and Tudor periods. Her bestselling history books include The Six Wives of Henry VIII, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Elizabeth of York and The Lost Tudor Princess. Her novels include Innocent Traitor, Katherine of Aragon- The True Queen and Anne Boleyn- A Kings Obsession. She is an Honorary Life Patron of Historic Royal Palaces and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. She lives and works in Surrey. Review Alison Weirs hugely popular history books are as gripping as novels, and now she has stepped effortlessly over the boundary... Weirs knowledge of the background is immaculate, and she revels in the freedom of fiction without sacrificing historical fact. Lady Jane is brave and intelligent, and if you dont cry at the end you have a heart of stone. -- Kate Saunders * The Times *Alison Weir is one of our greatest popular historians. In her first work of fiction, she sets out to trace the brief life of one of historys most tragic heroines... Weir manages her heroines voice brilliantly, respecting the pasts distance while conjuring a dignified and fiercely modern spirit. * Daily Mail *This is an impressive debut. Weir shows skill at plotting and maintaining tension, and she is clearly going to be a player in the overcrowded historical fiction game. We can look forward to seeing what subject shell tackle next. -- Lesley McDowell * Independent on Sunday *The story is so compelling and horrible that even a reader well acquainted with it will be gripped...This is a novel that will grip readers and give great pleasure. -- Allan Massie * Scotsman * Promotional The Sunday Times Top Ten bestselling debut novel from one of Britains most successful popular historians. Kirkus US Review Weirs erudition in matters royal finds fictional expression in the story of Englands briefest reigning sovereign, Lady Jane Grey.Lady Jane is often viewed as merely pathetic. Who better to rehabilitate her than Weir (Queen Isabella, 2005, etc.), author of numerous works of popular history, five of which concern the Tudor dynasty. In setting her first novel around Lady Jane, daughter of Henry VIIIs niece, Frances, Weir must surmount two major historical constraints; first, that Janes fate is known, and second, that Jane, though precocious and unusually well-schooled for a girl of the time, is a necessarily passive character. A minor throughout, Jane is subject to the whims of corrupt and ambitious adults bent on exploiting her bloodline to advance their own agenda. A Tudor Mommie Dearest, Frances hardens her heart against Jane for failing to be born male. Frances brutally punishes her on the slightest pretext, and Jane is happy to escape to the household of Queen Katherine Parr, King Henrys sixth wife. After Katherines death, Jane narrowly escapes getting caught up in the doomed machinations of the Seymours, protectors of boy-king Edward VI. Frances plan to betroth Jane to Edward fizzles. The Seymours replacement, the Duke of Northumberland, seeks to circumvent Henrys will, which provides for the succession of princesses Mary and Elizabeth. As Edward lies dying of consumption exacerbated by a little arsenic, the Duke prompts him to name Jane as his successor. Jane at first refuses the crown, but, a devout Protestant, shes persuaded that the accession of Mary would mean the countrys reversion to Catholicism. Jane reigns for nine days, but her court evaporates when Mary musters a large army. Now Queen, Mary is loath to execute 16-year-old Jane, but succumbs to pressure from her Catholic allies. Jane has one chance to escape the headsman: Convert to Catholicism. But although Protestants dont have saints, they have martyrs, and Jane, in the end, is determined to be one.An affecting portrayal. (Kirkus Reviews) Review Text Alison Weirs hugely popular history books are as gripping as novels, and now she has stepped effortlessly over the boundary... Weirs knowledge of the background is immaculate, and she revels in the freedom of fiction without sacrificing historical fact. Lady Jane is brave and intelligent, and if you dont cry at the end you have a heart of stone . Review Quote Alison Weirs hugely popular history books are as gripping as novels, and now she has stepped effortlessly over the boundary... Weirs knowledge of the background is immaculate, and she revels in the freedom of fiction without sacrificing historical fact. Lady Jane is brave and intelligent, and if you dont cry at the end you have a heart of stone . Promotional "Headline" The Sunday Times Top Ten bestselling debut novel from one of Britains most successful popular historians Description for Sales People Highly-appealing, eye-catching covers and wonderful illustrations. The Ocean Fairies covers have been updated and refreshed. Details ISBN0099493799 Author Alison Weir Year 2007 ISBN-10 0099493799 ISBN-13 9780099493792 Format Paperback Imprint Arrow Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.92 Media Book Publisher Cornerstone Language English Short Title INNOCENT TRAITOR Residence ENK Series Arrow Books Pages 432 Subtitle A Novel of Lady Jane Grey UK Release Date 2007-06-07 Publication Date 2007-06-07 AU Release Date 2007-06-07 NZ Release Date 2007-06-07 Alternative 9781446455913 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:2729568;

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