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5.0 AVERAGE
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When considering the contenders that followed or challenged the throne in which Queen Elizabeth I sat upon, many naturally turned to the turmoil with Mary Queen of Scots, the dramatic Armada with Spain or the eventual succession with James VI of Scotland.
However, there was another that, at the time, was considered the "rightful" candidate to Elizabeth's throne. This was Lady Katherine Grey. As granddaughter of Mary Tudor (later Brandon), and younger sister of the ill-fated Lady Jane Grey, Katherine was often considered as the natural successor during Elizabeth's early reign. Her life was to be no less tragic than that of her elder sister, Jane.
Conor Byrne was an author I was familiar with prior to reading this book. Having read "Katherine Howard: A New History" and finding his theories utterly fascinating, I was beyond keen to grab a hold of this latest publication. I was not disappointed.
Byrne has a masterful way of fully immersing the reader into the time period so that you feel as though you are a first person witness to what is occurring.
As with his previous work, what I truly appreciate is the unceasing motive to have Katherine remain in the forefront. Women in history can often become overshadowed by the events that surrounded them or their male counterparts, but this sole focus here is Katherine (as it should be) and her most tragic life.
Impeccably researched yet suitable for the seasoned Tudor enthusiast or those starting out their Tudor journey, this book deserves to be shown proudly on bookshelves everywhere.
My greatest thanks to @thehistorypressuk for sending me this outstanding book to review.
However, there was another that, at the time, was considered the "rightful" candidate to Elizabeth's throne. This was Lady Katherine Grey. As granddaughter of Mary Tudor (later Brandon), and younger sister of the ill-fated Lady Jane Grey, Katherine was often considered as the natural successor during Elizabeth's early reign. Her life was to be no less tragic than that of her elder sister, Jane.
Conor Byrne was an author I was familiar with prior to reading this book. Having read "Katherine Howard: A New History" and finding his theories utterly fascinating, I was beyond keen to grab a hold of this latest publication. I was not disappointed.
Byrne has a masterful way of fully immersing the reader into the time period so that you feel as though you are a first person witness to what is occurring.
As with his previous work, what I truly appreciate is the unceasing motive to have Katherine remain in the forefront. Women in history can often become overshadowed by the events that surrounded them or their male counterparts, but this sole focus here is Katherine (as it should be) and her most tragic life.
Impeccably researched yet suitable for the seasoned Tudor enthusiast or those starting out their Tudor journey, this book deserves to be shown proudly on bookshelves everywhere.
My greatest thanks to @thehistorypressuk for sending me this outstanding book to review.