Arbella Stuart - Jill Armitage

. .

In 1562, Elizabeth I, the last of Henry VIII's children, lay dying of smallpox, and the curse of the Tudor succession again reared its head. The queen was to recover, but the issue remained: if the queen did not produce an heir, who was next in line to succeed? Enter Lady Arbella Stuart, cousin to

Résumé :
Jill Armitage has written several local history books....

Biographie:
A trained photo-journalist, Jill has a passion for local history and heritage. As a long time resident of Derbyshire she has written over thirty Derbyshire titles and since moving south has written Secret Shepperton, the Hollywood of England....

Sommaire:
A life caught in the crosshairs of Tudor power. Lady Arbella Stuart, cousin to Queen Elizabeth I and James VI of Scotland, found herself a pawn in the ruthless game of royal succession. Raised by the formidable Bess of Hardwick, Arbella's lineage made her a threat and a prize.

Jill Armitage's biography unveils Arbella's desperate fight for agency amidst the scheming Tudor court. Discover a well-educated woman, controlled by powerful figures, whose life reflects the harsh realities of being on the wrong side of a jealous queen.

Through Arbella's story, explore:

• The intricate web of Tudor succession
• The lives of women navigating treacherous political landscapes
• The tragic consequences of royal ambition