This is a powerful historical novel that brings to life an unforgettable story of love, hope and royal duty, from a hugely talented new author. The life of Lady Jane Grey, the Nine Day Queen, is all too often remembered as just a line in a history book, but this stunning debut novel reveals the full fascinating and tragic story - a tale of treachery, power struggles, and religious turmoil in the Tudor court. Intricately woven and passionately written, "The Raven Queen" is also a sensitive story of love against all odds that will enchant readers.
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"This stunning and lyrical tale will hold readers captive and haunt them long after the last page has been turned."
-- Becky Stradwick, Borders Bookshop
-- Becky Stradwick, Borders Bookshop
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I have lived the life of a princess since the day I was born. But it did not bring me what I wanted. I am still trapped.
My beloved Ned speaks of love, freedom, a future. To walk with him in the forest, our raven soaring above us, is my only joy. But my father plans that I shall be betrothed to the King and I am afraid. Queens of England have a habit of dying. I have no desire to take the throne, no wish to find myself in the Tower of London.
Wife, Queen - I fear it will bring me to my knees.
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Despite being a novel aimed at younger readers, as an adult I found this a compelling and moving tragedy. As the jacket blurb says, Lady Jane Grey, the nine-day queen is "all too often remembered as just a line in a history book," but this thought-provoking, romantic story of the (historically accurate) 16 year old protestant princess Jane and her (fictional) catholic sweetheart Ned will make you reassess all the preconceived notions you had about historical figures and make you wonder about the real human cost of history. Jane feels trapped by her family and the upper-class society she has been born into, whilst woodsman Ned represents in many ways the freedom that the young princess craves so much. The descriptions of tensions and conflicts between different groups in the book - religions, families - give the reader much pause for thought on the topics of acceptance and understanding (relevant as much today as it was in the blood-thirsty Tudor period). The imagery that runs through the novel is worthy of note and -coupled with Jane's eloquent, self-assured voice- creates a poetic and delicate atmosphere. It must be difficult for an author to find a suitable ending for a story that everyone already knows, but the ending to Raven Queen will overwhelm you. This is a truly devastating, heart wrenching dramatic finale that will have even the most hardened reader in floods of tears. A fantastic novel for young and old alike - even those that do not see themselves as readers of teenage/romantic/historical fiction!
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It seems a bit unfair for a previous reviewer to complain that this was a book for young readers, since it IS a book for children! My eight-year-old adored it and galloped through it with huge enthusiasm, so it seemed perfectly pitched.
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This is a great read of historical fiction, bringing alive a tragic moment in the history of the Nine Day english Queen...Lady Jane Grey. I never knew much about it before.
So with sparse but effective writing, this story cuts to the heart and stimulates interest in history, as well as providing a spiritual bid for freedom in all young people....
An easy read for adults and also kids (with uninhibited, accurately grisly detail of the Tower of London thankfully included!), this is a first class book, accessible through the first person accounts of only 2 characters, one real and one fiction.
So with sparse but effective writing, this story cuts to the heart and stimulates interest in history, as well as providing a spiritual bid for freedom in all young people....
An easy read for adults and also kids (with uninhibited, accurately grisly detail of the Tower of London thankfully included!), this is a first class book, accessible through the first person accounts of only 2 characters, one real and one fiction.
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The narrative style does not suit the subject matter at all
This is the story of Lady Jane Grey, who eventually became queen of Tudor England for nine, brief days, and was executed for her pains. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. K. A. Wheatley
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Historical Inaccuracies Galore
Raven is the vividly descriptive tale of the few months leading up to Lady Jane Grey's death. Adding a love interest, the narration switches between Ned, a Catholic, and Jane, a... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Miss Victoria Ramage
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Raven Queen tells the story of Lady Jane Grey. Francis fictionalised the story in the book, and adds her own characters. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Becki Weston
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a stunning story
Lady Jane Grey is related to Tudor Royalty. At first her ambitious Protestant family scheme for her to be married to the young and sickly King Edward, but Jane has a secret - she... Read more
Published 20 months ago by J. Turner
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Mesmerising tale of love and tragedy
I think that the description sums up the book in one paragraph very well and I especially love the part about Lady Jane Grey being 'all too often remembered as just a line in a... Read more
Published on 29 Oct 2010 by Judith Hill
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A good novel for younger readers, not really for adults
Having read Alison Weir's "Innocent Traitor" I'm afraid that this book really didn't come up to my expectations. Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2007 by Hannah Cowie
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