Nov 29, 20 find out what i thought of this book by alison weir. A dangerous inheritance a novel of tudor rivals and the secret of the tower book. A powerful storm delivered heiress stacy ashford into the ironhard embrace of a shadowy stranger, a man as roughhewn as the craggy colorado mountains. About a dangerous inheritance in this engrossing novel of historical suspense, new york times bestselling author alison weir tells the dramatic intertwined stories of two womenkatherine grey and kate plantagenetseparated by time but linked by twin destinies involving the mysterious tragic fate of the young princes in the tower. Kate plantagenet, an english princess who lived nearly a. Both are excellent novels in which the main characters are trying to discover what happened to the former edward v and his brother, richard duke of york, who are last. In this engrossing novel of historical suspense, new york times bestselling author alison weir tells the dramatic intert. The book illuminates the period with which it deals. Two women separated by time are linked by the most famous murder mystery in history, the princes in the tower.
The tragic figure of the nine day queen, lady jane grey, is a familiar one. A dangerous inheritance by leona karr, 2004, harlequin edition, in english. Dangerous inheritance love inspired suspense seriesnook book. Pushed on to the throne of england by her ambitious parents on the. A dangerous inheritance by alison weir fantastic fiction. Theres a certain kind of historical obsessive, found mostly in britain laboring alongside the earl of oxford vs. A novel of tudor rivals and the secret of the tower by alison weirballantine books, 2012the tower of london, as might be intuited from the subtitle of alison weirs new novel a dangerous inheritance wordy subtitles for novels being something of a dangerous inheritance themselves, in this case from book clubpandering volumes of popular. Alone in her chamber in the tower, she finds old papers belonging to a kinswoman of hers, kate plantagenet, who forty years previously had. In this engrossing novel of historical suspense, new york times bestselling author alison weir tells the dramatic intertwined stories of two womenkatherine grey and kate plantagenetseparated by time but linked by twin destinies.
Alison weirs latest work of historical fiction, a dangerous inheritance, chronicles the lives of two young woman katherine kate plantagenet, illegitimate daughter of richard iii, and katherine grey, younger sister of lady jane grey. I can understand that, at least for katherine plantagenet, source material may have been too rare to justify her own book, but honestly who expects historical fiction to be 100% true with no supposition. Lady catherine grey in the 16th century and lady catherine plantaganet in the 15th century. A novel of tudor rivals and the secret of the tower, paperback by weir, alison, isbn 0345511905, isbn 9780345511904, brand new, free shipping in the us a tale inspired by the life of lady jane grays sister, katherine, interweaves the story of her imprisonment in the tower of london with the fates of three other prisoners including kate plantagenet and boy princes edward and richard. A dangerous inheritance, alison weir girl with her head in a book.
Any reader of hilary mantels excellent tudor evocations will want to explore this book as well. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. In this engrossing novel of historical suspense, new york times bestselling author alison weir tells the dramatic intertwined stories of two womenkatherine grey. Alison weir two women separated by time are linked by the most famous murder mystery in history, the princes in the tower. A novel of tudor rivals and the secret of the tower ebook written by alison weir. A dangerous inheritance audiobook alison weir storytel. In a dangerous inheritance, weir uses her wealth of knowledge to craft a compelling novel about t.
A dangerous inheritance kindle edition by alison weir author 4. Lady katherine grey has suffered more than her fair share of tragedy. Join the random house readers circle for author chats and more. Alison weir has produced a terrific book, full of vivid storytelling, fascinating history and all. A dangerous inheritance is a work of historical fiction. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Gaining her inheritance depended on stacys rebuilding the eerie hotel where josh spencers sister had died. Yes, the case is well made, but she already wrote that book, right. In this rich and layered tapestry, katherine and kate discover that possessing royal.
A dangerous inheritance is a story with definite potential. The story was confusing and the narrators portrayal of the different characters was irritating and over egged. Historian and new york times bestselling author alison weir is acclaimed for her absorbing works about the infamous house of york and house of tudor lines. A novel of tudor rivals and the secret of the tower 9780345511904. A dangerous inheritance in this engrossing novel of historical suspense, new york times bestselling author alison weir tells the dramatic intertwined stories of two womenkatherine grey and kate plantagenetseparated by time but linked by twin destinies. But time is not on kates side nor on katherines either. This story follows the life of katherine grey and her distant relative kate plantagenet. Look for special features inside and an excerpt from alison weirs captive queen. A dangerous inheritance weaves together the lives and fates of four of its youngest and most blameless. A novel of tudor rivals and the secret of the tower kindle edition by weir, alison. Discuss the significance of this as it applies to each. About a dangerous inheritance in this engrossing novel of historical suspense, new york times bestselling author alison weir tells the dramatic intertwined stories of two womenkatherine grey and kate plantagenetseparated by time but linked by twin destinies. In telling her story, i have adhered to the known facts, although i have taken a little dramatic licence, all explained in the authors note at the end of the book. A series of militaristic and royally led coups bring lady jane grey and her younger sister katherine grey to london where jane becomes the 9 day queen, only to be executed soon after for unlawfully.
She went out into the gardens by the river to get some air. Unfortunately, weir uses it as a platform to once again state her case for richard iii as the murderer of the princes in the tower. As a work of fiction in which the characters try to resolve one of the great unsolved mysteries of real history, a dangerous inheritance bears serious comparison with josephine teys classic the daughter of time. A dangerous inheritance by alison weir, 9780099534594, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Jul 18, 20 a dangerous inheritance by alison weir, 9780099534594, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Browse our wide variety of books, gifts or upcoming events. Kate died without children and katherines marriage was annulled. Both are excellent novels in which the main characters are trying to discover what happened to the former edward v and his brother, richard duke of york, who are last known to have been alive when they were imprisoned in the tower of london in 1483. A series of militaristic and royally led coups bring lady jane grey and her younger sister. A dangerous inheritance is a turgid novel that awkwardly attempts to merge two shorter stories into one over long book. In a dangerous inheritance, weir uses her wealth of knowledge to craft a compelling novel about two women, living 70 years apart, who are linked through the mysterious disappearance of king richard iiis nephews, edward v and richard of shrewsbury also known as the princes in the tower. A dangerous inheritance by alison weir book cover, description, publication history. Read a dangerous inheritance a novel of tudor rivals and the secret of the tower by alison weir available from rakuten kobo.
Shadows of the past though macy douglas remembers nothing fro. A dangerous inheritance by alison weir in epub, fb3, txt download e book. A dangerous inheritance is a worthy read for any historical fiction fan, but tudor history fans may especially appreciate the attention to detail. Download books offline, listen to several books continuously, choose stories for your kids, or try out a book that you didnt thought you would like to listen to. Alison weirs new novel is a pageturning story set within a framework of fascinating historical authenticity. From humble beginnings and hard work one family opened a restaurant in suburban newtown, the other family could not adapt to the australian way of life and returned to their home country leaving their 16 year old son, sev, to fend for himself. A dangerous inheritance alison weir page 53 read online. A novel of tudor rivals and the secret of the tower, paperback by weir, alison, isbn 0345511905, isbn 9780345511904, brand new, free shipping in the us a tale inspired by the life of lady jane grays sister, katherine, interweaves the story of her imprisonment in the tower of london with the fates of three other prisoners including kate plantagenet and boy princes. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read a dangerous inheritance. A novel of tudor rivals and the secret of the tower by alison weir overview in this engrossing novel of historical suspense, new york times bestselling author alison weir tells the dramatic intertwined stories of two womenkatherine grey and kate plantagenetseparated by time but linked by twin destinies. Englands tower of london was the terrifying last stop for. A novel of tudor rivals and the secret of the tower.
A dangerous inheritance, weirs third and undoubtedly best historical novel, is proof indeed that she has mastered the popular and beguiling faction formula in which fictional events slip seamlessly into an authentic historical framework. Though it stands alone, it can be read as a sequel to her first novel, innocent traitor, the tragic story of the accomplished lady jane grey, propelled to the throne after the death of henry viiis son, edward. A dangerous inheritance book summary and study guide. A dangerous inheritance by alison weir reading guide. Katherine plantagenet, illegitimate daughter of richard of gloucester richard iii. This book was so bad, i couldnt get past chapter 7, even to find out what happens. A dangerous inheritance is the story of two women who lived more than a century apart. Highly compelling with plenty to keep readers enthralled. Always have a good book lined up listen and read whenever you want read and listen to as many books as you like. Katherine grey will be somewhat familiar to tudor fans as the younger sister of the illfated lady jane grey the nine days queen, and kate plantagenet brings us a new look at the reign of richard iii.
A dangerous inheritance follows the lives of two greek immigrant families who made sydney their home in the nineteen fifties. A novel of tudor rivals and the secret of the tower by alison weir. A curiously structured historical whodunit by tudor doyenne weir henry viii, 2001, etc. By a strange coincidence, both katherine and kate married into the same family, although spoiler. Being born with royal blood running through the veins can be a most significant disadvantage. A dangerous inheritance ebook by alison weir rakuten kobo. Alison weir, getting into stride as a historical novelist, shows how such a tincture can destroy the lives of those with a dangerous inheritance. Alison weir is my favourite historical fiction and non fiction writer so i expected this book to be good, and it didnt disappoint. The author has interwoven the stories of two young women who are linked by marriage and supernatural events. Discuss the significance of this as it applies to each characters journey.
Alone in her chamber in the tower, she finds old papers belonging to a kinswoman of hers, kate plantagenet, who forty years previously had embarked on a dangerous quest to find what really happened to her cousins, the two young princes who had last been seen as captives in the tower. A dangerous inheritance audiobook, written by alison weir. Alison weir this book weaves together the lives and fates of four of its youngest and most blameless. Oct 15, 2012 a dangerous inheritance features an interesting format with the narration, as it brings us the story of two women about seventy years apart.
A novel of tudor rivals and the secret of the tower by alison weir 2012, hardcover, large type at the best online prices at ebay. Apart from the wellknown actual people, events, and locales that figure in the narrative, all names, characters, places, and incidents are the products of the authors imagination or are used fictitiously. Lady katherine grey has already suffered more than her fair share of tragedy. Shakespeare set, who argues that richard iii had nothing but love for the tykes known as the boy princes whom he shut away in the tower of london, the abu ghraib of the late middle. The two women are connected in the story by their fascination with the mystery of the princes in the tower. There are quotes from contemporary documents, and the letters are genuine. Harlequin enterprises ulc is located at bay adelaide centre, east tower, 22 adelaide street west, 41st floor, toronto, ontario, canada m5h 4e3 and sends informational and promotional emails on behalf of itself and harlequin digital sales corporation. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a dangerous inheritance. A dangerous inheritance by leona karr released on jul 23, 2004 is available now for purchase. A dangerous inheritance is weirs most ambitious historical novel to date. His great friends visit on occasion, and on this one both rexs son and richard eatons daughter first seen as a little girl in the devil rides out, paving.
Each katherine is worthy of a book to herself, and writings about the princes are legion. Kat suppressed the remembrance of the tiny dead infant she had hurriedly shrouded in a white cloth. Find out what i thought of this book by alison weir. In this engrossing novel of historical suspense, new york times bestselling author alison weir tells the dramatic intertwined. This book is a very exciting read and easy to follow. In this rich and layered tapestry, katherine and kate discover that possessing royal blood can prove to be a dangerous inheritance. A dangerous inheritance is a novel based on katherines life, and researched from contemporary sources.
A tale inspired by the life of lady jane grays younger sister, katherine, interweaves the tragic story of her imprisonment in the tower of london with the fates of three other innocent political prisoners including kate plantagenet and boy princes edward and richard. A dangerous inheritance book the indianapolis public. A dangerous inheritance by alison weir, hardcover barnes. It is the first book i have started and not finished 1 person found this helpful. See all 11 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Other books in this miniseries view all books in this miniseries. Barbara warren though macy douglas remembers nothing from the night of her mothers murder, shes determined to prove her fathers innocence in the crime. Kate plantagenet, an english princess who lived nearly a century before her. Nov 05, 20 a dangerous inheritance starts out very engrossing, juxtaposing the life of katherine grey with that of kate plantagenet, her greatgrandmothers cousin.
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