Susan Higginbotham. (2012). Her Highness, the Traitor. Sourcebooks.

Susan Higginbotham. 2012. Her Highness, the Traitor. Sourcebooks.

Susan Higginbotham, Her Highness, the Traitor. Sourcebooks, 2012.

Susan Higginbotham. Her Highness, the Traitor. Sourcebooks, 2012.

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     Susan Higginbotham is the author of seven historical novels, including Hanging Mary, The Stolen Crown, and The Queen of Last Hopes. The Traitor's Wife, her first novel, was the winner of ForeWord Magazine's 2005 Silver Award for historical fiction and was a Gold Medalist, Historical/Military Fiction, 2008 Independent Publisher Book Awards. She writes her own historical fiction blog, History Refreshed. Higginbotham has worked as an editor and an attorney, and lives in Maryland with her family.

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A daughter can be a dangerous weapon in the battle for the throne of England

Frances Grey harbored no dream of her children taking the throne. Cousin of the king, she knew the pitfalls of royalty and privilege. Better to marry them off, marry them well, perhaps to a clan like the Dudleys.

Jane Dudley knew her husband was creeping closer to the throne, but someone had to take charge, for the good of the country. She couldn't see the twisted path they all would follow.

The never–before–told story of the women behind the crowning of Jane Grey, this novel is a captivating peek at ambition gone awry, and the damage left in its wake.

Praise for Susan Higginbotham's Novels

"Susan Higginbotham transports her readers into a vividly portrayed past."—Helen Hollick, author of The Pendragon's Banner trilogy

"Susan Higginbotham draws the reader under her spell...she brings the dead to life."—Christy English, author of The Queen's Pawn, praise for The Stolen Crown

"A beautiful blending of turbulent history and deeply felt fiction...Higginbotham has given readers of historical fiction a gift to treasure."—Karen Harper, New York Times bestselling author of The Irish Princess, praise for The Queen of Last Hopes

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   • source: Historical Novels Review
   • content: "Along with historical accuracy, a swift-moving plot and little family details that any mother would remember and treasure, such as Lady Dudley's talking parrot and Lady Grey's dismay at her daughter's surprising lack of common sense, the novel includes characterizations at which this author excels. She takes the infamous villains of history and presents them as relatable human characters.
     
     This book at times made me smile and then cry with the tragedy. I very much recommend it."
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   • source: Burton Book Review
   • content: "Susan Higginbotham is one of the best accessible historical fiction authors out there and will soon be well known for very enjoyable and well-researched novels."
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   • source: Diary of a Book Addict
   • content: "Author Susan Higginbotham's take on the tale is one of the most complete, most polished, and most well-told versions of the Jane Grey story I've ever read. Not only is Higginbothan an incredibly gifted writer and researcher, but her approach to the subject is unlike any others I've read. "
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   • source: Fresh Fiction
   • content: "Higginbotham magnificently weaves together the events leading up to the disinheritance of two royal princesses and the coronation of a young girl more to devoted to books and prayer."
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   • source: Shelf Awareness
   • content: "In Her Highness, the Traitor, Susan Higginbotham turns the story of Jane's short life into a fascinating novel."
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   • source: The Maiden's Court
   • content: "I feel that the author did a very good job of making these women their own and really getting the reader to care about them. "
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   • source: Peeking Between the Pages
   • content: "Susan's very true to her historical detail. I never fail to come away from one of her books having immensely enjoyed her writing, her story, and most of all that I've learned more about that vast world of history out there so thank you for that Susan!"
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   • source: jaffareadstoo....
   • content: "This is my first Susan Higginbotham novel, and I look forward to more of her historical narratives."
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   • source: The Broke and The Bookish
   • content: "Susan Higginbotham really managed to bring history to life with Her Highness, the Traitor and I loved seeing the 'villains' of history from another perspective."
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    • source: The Tudor Book Reviews
    • content: "Higginbotham's idea of telling the story through the eyes of these women is a wonderful way of bringing these events and characters to life. You feel you're there with them and you cannot help but be moved by the events as they unfold."
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    • source: So Many Books, So Little Time
    • content: "Overall, this was a great book with a unique story and I think any fan of historical fiction will enjoy it."
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    • source: Between the Pages
    • content: "The writing was engaging and like I said before, it was nice to see it through the eyes of these two women, who give the facts colour with their love for their husbands and children. Definitely recommended for historical fiction lovers like me!"
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    • source: Long and Short Reviews
    • content: "This is a story I would not only recommend to readers of this review but people I personally know and I plan on encouraging them to read this story. It's that good."
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    • source: Genre Go Round Reviews
    • content: "Fans of the era will enjoy this engaging entry filled with plenty of tidbits from the period between the two Tudor ruling giants"
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    • source: Readin and Dreamin
    • content: "I enjoyed this one. Definitely recommended."
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      April 9, 2012
      Through women’s eyes, Higginbotham (The Queen of Last Hopes) attempts to bring to life England’s interregnal period between the death of Henry VIII and the ascension of Elizabeth I in this dull Tudor historical. Edward succeeds his late father, but given his young age, dominion over the kingdom is conferred upon a royal council, whereupon various men begin jockeying for power. Jane Dudley’s husband, the duke of Northumberland, ingratiates himself to the king, and becomes a trusted adviser. Meanwhile, Frances Grey and daughter Jane watch as Frances’s husband, the duke of Suffolk, positions himself to claim the throne. Hoping to ease tensions between the two families, Jane Dudley’s son marries Jane Grey. Shortly before Edward succumbs to tuberculosis, he appoints Jane Grey as his successor. However, when Edward’s half-sister Mary comes to the fore as a contender for the crown—with the support of the royal council—the Dudleys and Greys stand to lose everything, including their lives. Though Higginbotham stays true to history, her inability to create compelling characters makes her effort light on drama and difficult to follow. Agent: Nicholas Croce, the Croce Agency.

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      May 1, 2012
      In her new historical novel, Higginbotham gives readers another masterful story of honor, ambition, and intrigue surrounding the royal court of England. In the years after the death of Henry VIII, Jane Dudley watches her beloved husband, the Duke of Northumberland, rise to a position of power as advisor to young King Edward VI. Frances Grey sees her acerbic daughter, Lady Jane Grey, married to the Dudleys' son, then leveraged onto the throne when the king dies young and childless. Nine days later, when Mary I comes to claim the crown, both women suddenly find themselves fighting to save their families. In another well-researched, gripping novel highlighting the female members of the royal court, Higginbotham brings the court to life, including vividly described costumes and customs, while producing a fresh view of the people closest to the top in those turbulent times. Fans of her earlier work or that of Philippa Gregory will enjoy this story about the women of position in an age ruled almost entirely by men.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2012, American Library Association.)

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A daughter can be a dangerous weapon in the battle for the throne of England

Frances Grey harbored no dream of her children taking the throne. Cousin of the king, she knew the pitfalls of royalty and privilege. Better to marry them off, marry them well, perhaps to a clan like the Dudleys.

Jane Dudley knew her husband was creeping closer to the throne, but someone had to take charge, for the good of the country. She couldn't see the twisted path they all would follow.

The never–before–told story of the women behind the crowning of Jane Grey, this novel is a captivating peek at ambition gone awry, and the damage left in its wake.

Praise for Susan Higginbotham's Novels

"Susan Higginbotham transports her readers into a vividly portrayed past."—Helen Hollick, author of The Pendragon's Banner trilogy

"Susan Higginbotham draws the reader under her spell...she brings the dead to life."—Christy English, author of The...

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