Crown of Blood
Crown of Blood
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Crown of Blood is an important and significant retelling of an often misread tale, examining evidence that has never before been published. Following Lady Jane Grey’s journey from the deadly intrigues of her childhood that led inexorably through to her trial and execution, Nicola Tallis unravels the grim tapestry of her life along the way.
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Crown of Blood by Nicola Tallis
Good people, I am come hither to die, and by a law I am condemned to the same. These were the words uttered by the seventeen-year-old Lady Jane Grey as she stood on the scaffold awaiting death on a cold February morning in 1554. Forced onto the throne by the great power players at court, Queen Jane reigned for just thirteen tumultuous days before being imprisoned in the Tower, condemned for high treason and executed. In this dramatic retelling of an often misread tale, historian and researcher Nicola Tallis explores a range of evidence that had never before been used in a biography to sweep away the many myths and reveal the moving, human story of an extraordinarily intelligent, independent and courageous young woman.
A stunning debut * The Spectator *
Poignant * New York Times *
Tallis’s clear writing and well-paced narrative heighten the story’s climactic and tragic ending * Publishers Weekly *
Stunning * BBC History Magazine *
An informative and fascinating read * All About History *
A highly intelligent and enjoyable study which brings us as close to a flesh-and-blood Lady Jane Grey as we may ever come * History Today *
A stunning debut from a young historian who deserves to be recognized as a major talent in her fieldIt's history as it should be written, vivid, colourful, pacy and evocative, but – above all – authentic and based on sound and innovative research. It's an outstanding contribution to our knowledge of Lady Jane Grey. * Alison Weir *
Crown of Blood is authoritative, thoughtful and elegantly written. Telling use of original sources makes fresh and vivid – as well as moving – the story of a girl too often dismissed as a mere blank canvas onto which others could write. A genuinely impressive debut. * Sarah Gristwood *
Through meticulous research, Nicola Tallis pieces Lady Jane Grey’s fascinating story together, and in so doing brings this extraordinary young woman vividly to life. Engagingly written and utterly compelling throughout. A stunning debut. * Tracy Borman *
This is a wonderful investigation of Lady Jane Grey, enlightening and gripping, full of superb research and beautifully written. * Kate Williams *
A sympathetic and engaging portrait of Lady Jane Grey * Tudor Times *
Nicola Tallis brings not only the character of Lady Jane Grey, but the entire period, to life * The Tudor Enthusiast Blog *
Poignant * New York Times *
Tallis’s clear writing and well-paced narrative heighten the story’s climactic and tragic ending * Publishers Weekly *
Stunning * BBC History Magazine *
An informative and fascinating read * All About History *
A highly intelligent and enjoyable study which brings us as close to a flesh-and-blood Lady Jane Grey as we may ever come * History Today *
A stunning debut from a young historian who deserves to be recognized as a major talent in her fieldIt's history as it should be written, vivid, colourful, pacy and evocative, but – above all – authentic and based on sound and innovative research. It's an outstanding contribution to our knowledge of Lady Jane Grey. * Alison Weir *
Crown of Blood is authoritative, thoughtful and elegantly written. Telling use of original sources makes fresh and vivid – as well as moving – the story of a girl too often dismissed as a mere blank canvas onto which others could write. A genuinely impressive debut. * Sarah Gristwood *
Through meticulous research, Nicola Tallis pieces Lady Jane Grey’s fascinating story together, and in so doing brings this extraordinary young woman vividly to life. Engagingly written and utterly compelling throughout. A stunning debut. * Tracy Borman *
This is a wonderful investigation of Lady Jane Grey, enlightening and gripping, full of superb research and beautifully written. * Kate Williams *
A sympathetic and engaging portrait of Lady Jane Grey * Tudor Times *
Nicola Tallis brings not only the character of Lady Jane Grey, but the entire period, to life * The Tudor Enthusiast Blog *
Nicola Tallis is a historian and researcher. She has previously lectured at the University of Winchester and worked with Historic Royal Palaces and the National Trust, as well as at Sudeley Castle, where Lady Jane Grey lived for a time, alongside Katherine Parr. As a researcher, Nicola has worked with many great writers, including Alison Weir and Sir Ranulph Fiennes. Crown of Blood is the result of five years of research on the Grey family and is her first book.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781782436560 |
| ISBN 10 | 1782436561 |
| Title | Crown of Blood |
| Author | Nicola Tallis |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Michael O'Mara Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2016-11-03 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |