In 1551 the population of England and Wales was a meagre three million and, more than in any other period of English history, patronage by the nobility, and particularly by the King, could infinitely transform the life of an educated and opportunistic young man. In April 1551, the arrival of Lady Jane Grey, together with her parents and two sisters to the family property, Shute House, offers Richard Stocker this precious opportunity. As a reward for courageously saving his daughters in a storm, Lord Henry Grey, Marquess of Dorset, takes Richard into his employment. Richard embraces the rare chance he has been awarded and ascends within the family to become the Duke's personal secretary, encountering royalty along the way. In 1553 Richard's unwavering loyalty to the Grey family is tested when Lady Jane Grey is imprisoned in the Tower of London, having had her claim to the throne overturned by the ferociously Catholic Queen Mary Tudor. The book traces the impact on the life of an unassuming young man who gets caught up in a tide of religious and social conflict and a passionate and volatile romance.
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"Edward Charles has a good solid story to tell, weaving fiction with fact, and he does it well." -- Michael Allen, Grumpy Old Bookman, May 23, 2006
Catches the spirit of the time . . . It's a rollicking story well told . . . Readers of historical romances will enjoy it. -- Writer's Forum magazine, May 2006
Catches the spirit of the time . . . It's a rollicking story well told . . . Readers of historical romances will enjoy it. -- Writer's Forum magazine, May 2006
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It is April 1551. While the family of Lord Henry Grey are visiting their Devon estate, the Grey sisters are saved from drowning by a local medical apprentice, Richard Stocker. Little does Richard know that this single act will plunge him into a tide of religious and social upheaval which will change not only his own life but the course of British history. In gratitude for saving his daughters, Lord Henry agrees to employ Richard in his household. Lady Katherine has already fallen for her father’s handsome new employee, while Richard is in thrall to the intellect of her troubled but brilliant sister, Lady Jane, with whom he forms a close friendship. Following King Edward’s death, the teenaged Lady Jane is proclaimed Queen. Soon, however, she is deposed and put to the axe. The woman Richard has grown to love as a friend, confidante and adviser is dead. Bereft, he abandons the intrigues and deceptions of Court life, resolving to resume his medical apprenticeship. In the Shadow of Lady Jane is a memorable and richly imagined work of historical fiction – at once a gripping political thriller and a compelling love story.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I don't normally write reviews on here however I've just finished reading the book and came to Amazon to find the second novel when I noticed the reviews weren't as good as I expected. As a novice reviewer, I'll keep it short. I just wanted to say that this book really caught my attention and being an avid reader (about 3/4 a week due to long commutes) this one really stood out for me and was a breath of fresh air after so many average reads. A must for all historical fiction fans. If you like Philippa Gregory and CJ Sansom, you'll love this! I just want to know when the next in the series will be written, apparently there's to be 5! Can't wait.
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A tad harsh, methinks, from several of the reviews here.
Ok, it's not perfect but i didn't find it as bad as some of the other reviewers.
Considering that it is the authors first published novel it's not that bad an effort allthough it could certainly have done with some much better editing. There are several, irritating spelling errors and plot contradictions that any editor worth his/her salt would (and should) have found pretty easily.
Our hero Richard Stocker is an affable enough fellow and his adventures during the early life (and death) of Lady Jane Grey are an easy and fairly entertaining read.
There are numerous Historical inaccuracies but yet again it must be remembered that this book is a Novel and not a Biography so some artistic license has to be allowed by the author.
For fans of the aforementioned Lady Jane there is a lot to enjoy here. The writer certainly gives her a personality and its easy to emphatise with Stockers emotions throughout.
To summarise, yes it's not brilliant and may be an aquired taste but i enjoyed it enough to buy the sequel.
Ok, it's not perfect but i didn't find it as bad as some of the other reviewers.
Considering that it is the authors first published novel it's not that bad an effort allthough it could certainly have done with some much better editing. There are several, irritating spelling errors and plot contradictions that any editor worth his/her salt would (and should) have found pretty easily.
Our hero Richard Stocker is an affable enough fellow and his adventures during the early life (and death) of Lady Jane Grey are an easy and fairly entertaining read.
There are numerous Historical inaccuracies but yet again it must be remembered that this book is a Novel and not a Biography so some artistic license has to be allowed by the author.
For fans of the aforementioned Lady Jane there is a lot to enjoy here. The writer certainly gives her a personality and its easy to emphatise with Stockers emotions throughout.
To summarise, yes it's not brilliant and may be an aquired taste but i enjoyed it enough to buy the sequel.
10 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Hayleybug
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Written in the first person which i dont particularly like in an historical novel anyway, but in such an awful style that I would advise anyone who enjoys Cornwell, Iggulden, Gregory etc to avoid this book like the plague. I took it on holiday with me having been very pleased to find another historical novel as I have read my way through most others, but i found I had to force myself to read on further than the second chapter. Glaring historical errors, 'artistic licence' used to the extreme and to no positive effect. A horrendously repulsive main character, and anyone who knows anything at all about the history of this period would not believe for a second that such a powerful family would take into their confidence (telling him in intricate detail their plot to place Jane on the throne) a boy who they have only known for 6 months. I usually bring all of my books home from my holidays but this one was immediately filed under 'B' for bin.
I cant believe that i've actually had to give this book a star in order to place the review as in my opinion it doesnt deserve any.
I cant believe that i've actually had to give this book a star in order to place the review as in my opinion it doesnt deserve any.
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Fascinating subject - unfortunately, a mediocre retelling
I had high hopes for this novel, based on the subject matter as well as the glowing reviews on Amazon.com. I should have read the reviews here first. Read more
Published on 19 Nov 2008 by Rachel
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This is just unbelievably bad. Possibly one of the worst historical novels I have ever read. Had he used the word "conspiratorially" one more time I would have screamed. Read more
Published on 26 Sep 2007 by C. Sweeney
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A very enjoyable read!
I enjoyed this book immensely. I'm sold on historical fiction, but I do like my books to 'flow'. Edward Charles achieved this beautifully! Read more
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The story of Lady Jane Grey, the Nine Day Queen, is always an interesting one, and I picked up Edward Charles's book hoping for a good read. Read more
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