Alison Weir talks about her upcoming book at the Mary Rose Museum!
Alison Weir is the biggest selling female Historian in the UK since records began in 1997. She has sold more than 2.3 million books. Alison has completed her fourth historical fiction novel, - A DANGEROUS INHERITANCE, the sequel to INNOCENT TRAITOR, which tells the story of Lady Katherine Grey. More than that, it’s a suspenseful tale about one of history’s most controversial mysteries, approached from a new angle in an intriguing sub-plot, with a hint of the supernatural.
The Tower of London, 1562. Queen Elizabeth I sits insecurely on the English throne. The Queen's cousin, a young woman of twenty-two has just been arrested. Will Elizabeth demand the full penalty for treason?
This young woman is Lady Katherine Grey, and in her short life she has already suffered more than her fair share of tragedy. Eight years before, her older sister, Lady Jane Grey, was beheaded for unlawfully accepting a crown that was not hers. And Katherine suffered too, as a result of Jane`s fall... Now she has defied the Queen.
Intertwined with Katherine's story is that of her distant kinswoman, Kate Plantagenet, the bastard daughter of King Richard III. In 1483, Kate is brought to London for the coronation of her cousin, King Edward V, and her world changes dramatically.
Kate loves her father, and she has been treated as a daughter by his wife, Anne Neville. But all is not well at court, and soon after her arrival, Kate senses sinister undercurrents. Before long, she hears terrible rumours that deeply disturb her. And, like Katherine Grey, she is in love with a man who is forbidden to her. Soon, she embarks on what will ultimately prove to be a dangerous quest, covertly seeking information that can throw light on what would become one of history's most enduring mysteries. But time is not on Kate`s side - or Katherine's either.
Katherine and Kate find out that incurring the wrath of princes is a dangerous game, and that being near in blood to the throne is a curse rather than a blessing. Both young women will risk much to for love, and to uncover the truth - and both will court a tragic fate.
This book will be published on the 21 June 2012 in the UK and the 25 September 2012 in the USA.
We are extremely lucky to have copies of the book available for Alison to sign for her talk on the book which takes place on the 4th April at the Mary Rose Museum from 7pm – 9pm.
The cost of a ticket is £15.50 per person which includes a glass of wine and a chance to wander round the museum (£12.50 concessions) and must be purchased in advance.
To book a ticket call the Mary Rose Museum, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard 02392 812931 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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