The Queen's Sister by Carol McGrath

Immerse yourself in Tudor life behind the scenes with this vividly imagined and meticulously researched historical novel by Carol McGrath. Follow Elizabeth Seymour, a woman of substance, as she navigates widowhood, political intrigue, and the dramatic religious shifts threatening her world.

• Follows Elizabeth Seymour, widowed at nineteen, after the execution of Queen Anne Boleyn.
• Elizabeth moves North to Yorkshire to establish Kexby Manor as a landowner and businesswoman, against her father's wishes.
• Explores her second marriage to Gregory Cromwell, son of Thomas Cromwell, drawing her into court secrecy.
• Details the impact of changing religious practices on established traditions and values.
• Vividly imagines the story of the woman possibly portrayed in Hans Holbein's 'Portrait of a Lady.'

Readers praise Carol McGrath's work for being beautifully crafted, well-researched historical fiction, brimming with intrigue, tension, and atmosphere.

• Author: Carol McGrath
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Publication Date: June 4, 2026
• Print Length: 320 pages
• ISBN-10: 1035421283
• ISBN-13: 978-1035421282
• Dimensions: 128 x 26 x 196mm
• Item Weight: 220 g

Discover the compelling story of Elizabeth Seymour, a determined woman forging her own path amidst the turbulence of the Tudor court.