Sisters of Treason
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Sisters of Treason
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Narrated by:
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Georgina Sutton
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Rachel Bavidge
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Teresa Gallagher
Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Sisters of Treason by Elizabeth Fremantle.
Lady Jane Grey has just been executed by her cousin Mary Tudor and her two younger sisters, Mary and Catherine, live in the shadow of their sister's tragic demise. Lady Catherine's fatal flaw is her compulsive desire for love, while clever Lady Mary is burdened with a crooked spine and tiny stature - and both have inherited the curse of royal blood. It is court painter Levina Teerlinc who helps the girls survive Mary Tudor's reign, but when the Queen's sister, the hot-headed Elizabeth, inherits the crown, court life becomes increasingly treacherous for the Grey girls . . .
Critic reviews
Worth reading. Will look for more by this author in the future
Good
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Good story - strange volume drops
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History brought to life
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Worth a read as very original and imaginative prospective on English history
Good but sad
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What did you like most about Sisters of Treason?
Many aspects of Sisters of Treason are interesting. Perhaps most intriguing is the fact that it is about the Grey family and the aftermath of Jane Grey's failed bid for the crown of England. Many official lists of the Kings and Queens of England neglect (or pointedly ignore) Jane Grey's 9 day rule, even though she was named as successor by King Edward. The manner in which Jane's sisters were treated by both Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth was despicable. The story highlights the terrifying low position of women in Tudor society - the lack of control over their own lives and the absolute control of monarchs in even the smallest areas of people's lives.What other book might you compare Sisters of Treason to, and why?
I haven't read enough historical fiction to properly compare this book to any others, as I tend to read historical non fiction books. But Conn Iggluden's War of the Roses books are an interesting read.Which scene did you most enjoy?
This is a book which features many tragic and sorrowful scenes. Perhaps, my favourite was the last of the book, when two boys visit Mary Grey. I don't want to give too much away, so I'll leave it at that :)Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
There are many moving (but sad) moments in the book. I think Katherine Grey's descent into madness is perhaps the most touching.Any additional comments?
This was a stab-in-the-dark choice but one which I am profoundly grateful to have made. Thoroughly enjoyable, despite the circumstances the Grey sisters found themselves in for the vast majority of their lives. Makes one appreciate modern freedoms all the more!The story behind history
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