Description
Ainsworth’s romantic tale of the drama surrounding Lady Jane Grey, the “Nine Days’ Queen,” is restored on oversized pages with a classic, retro style.
William Harrison Ainsworth’s brilliant storytelling plunges readers into a tale of romance, intrigue, and betrayal set against the backdrop of the famed Tower of London. Lady Jane, the Great Granddaughter of Henry VII, ascended to the throne of England for just a few days after the death of Edward VI.
Accused of treason and held in the Tower to await her execution, Ainsworth captivates readers with the story of her fate intertwined with the storied history of The Tower of London itself. Originally printed in 1840, The Tower of London is as entertaining today as it was 180 years ago.
Retro Lady Jane Edition Includes:
-7” x 10” restored oversized pages
-Classic type font with retro effects
-19th-century print layout
-Modern vintage-inspired cover design
About the Author:
W. H. Harrison is one of England’s most renowned, though underrated novelists. Born in 1805, Harrison intended to be a lawyer but found writing to be his true calling. After publishing his novel Rookwood in 1834, Ainsworth embarked on a lengthy and successful career writing until his death in 1882. Some of his most famous novels include The Tower of London, Guy Fawkes, Windsor Castle, The Miser’s Daughter, and The Lancashire Witches.
About the Publisher:
The CGR Publishing Restoration Workshop uses a vast array of computers and digital scanners to restore, preserve, and enhance the classic works of writers and artists from the 19th century. Each new release includes display-quality covers, enlarged pages, and weathered retro fonts. Select books include Dante’s Inferno Retro Hell-Bound Edition, Gustave Dorè’s London: A Pilgrimage, The Complete Book of Birds, A Life of George Westinghouse, The Clock Book: A Detailed Illustrated Collection of Classic Clocks, The Aeroplane Speaks, and much more.
