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Nicola Tallis

Crown of Blood

The Deadly Inheritance of Lady Jane Grey

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Imprint: O'Mara Books

Publication date: 06/07/2017

ISBN: 9781782438670

Subject: Non-Fiction

Categories: Biographies, Science - History - Philosophy

Binding: Paperback

Size: 198 x 129 mm

Extent: 400 pages

Illustration: 8pp colour plate section

Territorial Rights: World ex North America

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Summary:

Good people, I am come hither to die, and by a law I am condemned to the same.

These were the words uttered by the seventeen-year-old Lady Jane Grey as she stood on the scaffold awaiting death on a cold February morning in 1554. Forced onto the throne by the great power players at court, Queen Jane reigned for just thirteen tumultuous days before being imprisoned in the Tower, condemned for high treason and executed.

In this dramatic retelling of an often misread tale, historian and researcher Nicola Tallis explores a range of evidence that has never before been used in a biography to sweep away the many myths and reveal the moving, human story of an extraordinarily intelligent, independent and courageous young woman.

Reviews:

A stunning debut

The Spectator

Poignant

The New York Times

Tallis’s clear writing and well-paced narrative heighten the story’s climactic and tragic ending.

Publishers Weekly

A highly intelligent and enjoyable study which brings us as close to a flesh-and-blood Lady Jane Grey as we may ever come.

History Today

A stunning debut from a young historian who deserves to be recognized as a major talent in her field. It's history as it should be written, vivid, colourful, pacy and evocative, but – above all – authentic and based on sound and innovative research. It's an outstanding contribution to our knowledge of Lady Jane Grey.

Alison Weir

Authoritative, thoughtful and elegantly written. Telling use of original sources makes fresh and vivid – as well as moving – the story of a girl too often dismissed as a mere blank canvas onto which others could write. A genuinely impressive debut.

Sarah Gristwood

Through meticulous research, Nicola Tallis pieces Lady Jane Grey’s fascinating story together, and in so doing brings this extraordinary young woman vividly to life. Engagingly written and utterly compelling throughout. A stunning debut.

Tracy Borman

This is a wonderful investigation of Lady Jane Grey, enlightening and gripping, full of superb research and beautifully written.

Kate Williams

Sales points:

  • Alison Weir described it as ‘Vivid, colourful, pacy and evocative’ and Kate Williams said it was 'gripping'.

  • A dramatic and significant retelling of an often misread tale

  • Examines evidence that has never before been used in a biography, including Jane’s own letter and prayers, jewel inventory and legal documents

  • Challenges popular myths, including the demonization of Jane’s mother and Jane’s own motivations

  • Nicola Tallis is a historian and researcher, and is available for PR

  • Comparable titles: The Lost Tudor Princess by Alison Weir Tudor: The Family Story by Leanda de Lisle Blood Sisters by Sarah Gristwood The Hollow Crown by Dan Jones

About the Author:

Nicola Tallis

Dr Nicola Tallis is a British historian and researcher. Her debut book, Crown of Blood: The Deadly Inheritance of Lady Jane Grey, was published to wide praise. She has previously lectured at the University of Winchester and worked with Historic Royal Palaces and the National Trust.