![]() ![]() While I also enjoy novels with more of a "what if?" twist, it's really nice to know that I can crack open an Alison Weir novel with the expectation of getting a very fact-based portrayal of the story in question. ![]() I personally really respect Weir's dedication to presenting her stories in as accurate a way as possible - only really taking creative license in order to fill in details not included in the historical record. As with all of Weir's novels, this one relies heavily on scholarly research and primary source material - which I really appreciate, as both a lover of creative historical fiction AND a stickler for accuracy. The character arc that Alison Weir creates over these ~30 years is fabulous, and I feel the reader truly gets to witness Jane grow up, adapt to the world around her, and find her place in Henry VIII's court. This novel follows Jane's story from her childhood aspirations to enter a nunnery, all the way through to her death in 1537, following the birth of Prince Edward. ![]()
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