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Alison Weir’s new novel weaves together the lives of Katherine Grey and Kate Plantagenet. While Katherine’s world crumbles when her sister Jane is executed for claiming the crown, Kate, the unnamed daughter of Richard III, faces her own perilous challenges. Set against the backdrop of Tudor England and the infamous Tower of London, the story explores themes of political intrigue, court life, and the enduring mystery surrounding the Princes in the Tower.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Historical Fiction/Medieval Historical Fiction
Authors: Alison Weir
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