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The Sisters of Lady Jane Grey and Their Wicked Grandfather Being the True Stories of the Strange Lives of Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, and the Ladies Katherine and Mary Grey, sisters

By Richard Davey

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst powerful figures and secret marriages, two sisters navigate treacherous political landscapes, overshadowed by their sibling's infamous fate.

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2015-06-23
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Summary

"The Sisters of Lady Jane Grey and Their Wicked Grandfather" by Richard Davey is a historical telling that recounts the dramatic lives of Katherine and Mary Grey, sisters to Lady Jane Grey, alongside their relationship with Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, and Queen Elizabeth I. The story kicks off by shining a light on the often-overlooked, yet captivating, experiences of Katherine and Mary Grey and their family members, particularly the tension caused by Katherine’s secret marriage to the Earl of Hertford and its impact on Queen Elizabeth. The book’s main ideas involve the power and constant risk within the competitive Tudor court. Overall, it paints a picture of a royal court where personal desires often clash with politics.

About the Author

Richard Patrick Boyle Davey was an English author and journalist.

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