In the shadow of the queen
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The long-awaited continuation of the royal cycle!
Perfect for fans of Hilary Mantel and Philippa Gregory novels. It will appeal to everyone who likes "The Tudors", "Game of Thrones", "The Crown".
"In the Shadow of the Queen" is the second book in Elizabeth Fremantle's cycle about the outstanding women of English history. It tells the story of the Grey sisters, whose fates are still debated by many researchers. But in one opinion they agree: what is hidden in the shadow can be brighter than the sun.
Jane Grey, the elder sister, dubbed by the people as the "Nine Days' Queen", ascended to the throne in times of turmoil. Almost immediately, she was overthrown by Mary Tudor and executed as a traitor. After Jane's death, her younger sisters, Catherine and Mary, found themselves in a difficult situation. They were persistently suspected of intrigues and aspirations to the throne, with every step they took being watched.
And let the sisters live in a gilded cage, neither strict prohibitions nor mortal danger prevented Catherine from secretly getting married, nor Mary from meeting the one who truly loved her.
"Young girls, dreaming of great love, family, children, and a quiet life away from the royal court, are forced to live among intrigues, in constant fear, lies, and pretense. Fremantle's novel, compelling with its historical accuracy, makes the heart clench with sympathy for the sad fates of the executed Queen Jane Grey's sisters." – ALEXANDRA MARININA, writer
"If you think that noble English ladies of the 16th century had an easy and beautiful life - you are mistaken." – YULIA IONINA, editor at Wday.ru
Author:
Author:Elizabeth Fremantle
Cover:
Cover:hardcover
Category:
- Category:History & Geography
- Category:Fiction
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Dimensions:
Dimensions:20.5x14x3.6 cm
Series:
Series:Novel. Elizabeth Fremantle Trilogy
Age restrictions:
Age restrictions:18+
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-04-165120-6
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