The long-awaited continuation of the royal series! Ideal for fans of novels by Hilary Mantel and Philippa Gregory. Will appeal to anyone who enjoys The Tudors, Game of Thrones, and The Crown. In the Queen's Shadow is the second book in Elizabeth Freemantle's series about prominent women in English history. It tells the story of the life of the Gray sisters, whose fates are still debated by many researchers. But they agree on one opinion: what is hidden in the shadows can be brighter than the sun. Jane Gray, the eldest sister, popularly nicknamed the “nine-day queen,” ascended the throne during the days of unrest. Almost immediately she was overthrown by Mary Tudor and executed as a traitor. After Jane's death, her younger sisters, Catherine and Mary, found themselves in a difficult situation. They were persistently suspected of intrigues and encroachments on the throne, their every move was watched. And even though the sisters lived in a golden cage, neither strict prohibitions nor mortal danger prevented Catherine from secretly getting married, and Mary from meeting someone who truly loved her. “Young girls who dream of great love, family, children and a quiet life away from the royal court are forced to live among intrigue, in constant fear, lies and pretense. Fremantle's novel, captivating with its historical authenticity, makes the heart ache with sympathy for the sad fates of the sisters of the executed Queen Jane Grey.” – Alexandra Marinina, writer “If it seems to you that noble English ladies of the 16th century lived an easy and beautiful life, you are mistaken.” – Yulia Ionina, editor of Wday.ru