hertford, katherine seymour

The lives of three girls with royal Tudor blood are forced to deal with the consequences of their parents and their passion for gambling, and while sixteen-year-old Jane Grey is destined to reign over the English monarch, her sister Katherine is skilled at charming all the right people, and Lady Mary Grey strives to protect those she loves despite the cost.

Examines the lives of the three Grey sisters--Mary, Katherine, and Jane--who were named heirs to the throne of England by Henry VIII and his son, Edward, and discusses their individual struggles against the politics of the Tudor court and sexual prejudices.