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At fifteen years of age, upon the death of her cousin, Edward, Lady Jane Grey was forced to accept the crown of England. She was queen for only nine days, however. Edward's eldest sister, Mary, soon challenged Jane for the throne, with tragic results. This is the true story of a bright and... read more
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- Jane Grey: A young noblewoman with great intellectual and religious interests. She is closely related to king Edward VI and therefore a focus point for plots, especially when the king starts weakening.
- Edward VI: The young king of England. Like Jane, he is a fervent protestant.
- Edward Seymour: The son of Lord Protector Somerset. A friendly young lad with whom Jane gets along well.
- Frances Grey: Jane's ambitious and ruthless mother.
- Henry Grey: Jane's father. Like Frances, he is very cold to his daughter.
- John Dudley: One of the sixteen members of the Regency Council, who sees Jane as a useful tool in his bid for power.
- Guilford Dudley: John's youngest son.
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