My Lady Jane
Book description
A clever, hilarious and engaging retelling of the rise to power of Lady Jane Grey.
A comical, fantastical and witty re-imagining of the Tudor world, perfect for fans of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. Lady Jane Grey, sixteen, is about to be married to a total stranger - and caught…
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2 authors picked My Lady Jane as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
My Lady Jane is a retelling of the true-life story of Lady Jane Gray, who lived in Tudor England during the reign of Edward VI. Though the plot isn’t as fast-paced as other novels, it is nonetheless engaging, and so are its main characters, with plenty of banter and humor throughout the whole book that had me laughing out loud on several occasions. If you are into period pieces, this lighthearted read is guaranteed to entertain you.
From Samantha's list on young adult retellings that capture the imagination.
The history of women in the monarchy is annoying at best—it’s all cut off their heads and use them for heirs then let them die in a tower. My Lady Jane reimagines the life of Lady Jane Grey, known as the “nine days queen” who was a teenager on the throne before her execution (thanks to the next queen, Mary). What a trash fire of a teendom! This story deserved to be re-imagined with a lot more fun, a little bit of feminist magic, and a lot fewer executions. My own book reimagined a sad and dark history into one…
From Katherine's list on righting the wrongs of history.
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