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Innocent Traitor

By: Alison Weir
Narrated by: Patience Tomlinson
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Lady Jane Grey was born into the most dangerous of times. Child of a scheming father and a ruthless mother for whom she was a pawn in a dynastic game with the highest stakes, she lived a life in thrall to political machinations and lethal religious fervour.

Growing up with the future Queen Elizabeth and her reluctant nemesis, Mary, she soon learned the truth of the values imparted to her by Henry VIII's last Queen, Katherine Parr. Her honesty, intelligence and strength of character carried her through all the vicious twists of Tudor power politics to her nine-day reign and its unbearably poignant conclusion.

©2006 Alison Weir (P)2006 W.F. Howes Ltd Biographical Fiction Fiction Genre Fiction Political Biography Royalty England Tudor

Critic Reviews

"Alison Weir provides immense satisfaction. She writes in a pacy, vivid style, engaging the heart as well as the mind." ( The Independent)
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I loved the writing style, to hear it from different points of view was great

Loved it

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An Innocent Traitor offers an intriguing portrayal of historical events through the lens of various characters, which adds depth to the narrative. The book stays true to historical facts, making it compelling from a historical standpoint. However, relating to Lady Jane Grey proved challenging. Her sense of superiority and constant portrayal of herself as a victim made it difficult to empathize with her. Her relentless insistence on her own virtues and victimhood overshadowed the development of other characters. By the end, her fate was met with a sense of closure rather than sympathy.

Such an unlikable character

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This book was enthralling.Loved every word spoken. Such a sad story of how innocent children were dragged into horrifying events to satisfy and advance their parents status.

Awesome

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amazingly put together and narrated.
very sad end to one so young. thoroughly enjoyed.
another outstanding novel by Allison

amazing account

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I know things were different in the past, but I don’t need the gory details of a child being abused by their mother!!!!!

Terrible, child abuse, don’t like it at all!!!!

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alternative voices so bad they ruined the story. characters not at all engaging. quite boring

appalling performance

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