The Tower of London

"The Tower of London" by William Harrison Ainsworth is a historical romance novel that describes the history of Lady Jane Grey from her short-lived time as Queen of England to her execution. The narrative starts with Lady Jane Grey, wife of Guilford Dudley and daughter-in-law to the Duke of Northumberland. She entered the Tower of London on 10 July 1553. Soon after, Mary I was able to take control of England and sent the Duke to be executed. Dudley, to gain back the kingdom, formed a rebellion, which resulted in failure and the imprisonment of both himself and his wife. Lady Jane awaits her execution with her only hope for freedom is to become a Catholic…