In the Shadow of the Queen

The long-awaited continuation of the royal cycle!

Perfect for fans of Hilary Mantel and Philippa Gregory. Will appeal to anyone who enjoys «The Tudors», «Game of Thrones», «The Crown».

«In the Shadow of the Queen» – the second book in Elizabeth Fremantle's cycle about remarkable women in English history. It tells the story of the Gray sisters, whose fates are still debated by many scholars. But they agree on one thing: what is hidden in the shadows may shine brighter than the sun.

Jane Gray, the elder sister, nicknamed «the Nine-Day Queen», ascended to the throne in times of turmoil. Almost immediately, she was overthrown by Mary Tudor and executed as a traitor. After Jane's death, her younger sisters, Katherine and Mary, found themselves in a difficult position. They were constantly suspected of intrigues and attempts on the throne, with every step they took being watched.
And although the sisters lived in a gilded cage, neither strict prohibitions nor deadly danger prevented Katherine from secretly marrying, nor Mary from meeting the one who truly loved her.

«Young girls dreaming of great love, family, children, and a quiet life away from the royal court are forced to live amidst intrigues, in constant fear, lies, and pretense. The captivatingly historically accurate novel by Fremantle makes the heart ache with sympathy for the sad fates of the sisters of the executed queen Jane Gray.» – ALEXANDRA MARININA, writer

«If you think that noble English ladies of the 16th century lived easily and beautifully - you are mistaken.» – YULIA IONINA, editor of Wday.ru