This was a well-researched and well-constructed account of the three Grey sisters, and the succession of the English crown following the reign of Edward VI (Henry VIII's son). While the history was fascinating, it does sometimes get difficult to keep track of everyone (since the age-old tradition of naming every child after the current ruling monarch means that everyone in the kingdom has the same seven or eight names.) Ms. de Lisle's authorship, and the narration of Wanda McCaddon, made this otherwise intimidating biography much more approachable. I liked the many references to later works of literature, and the fact that the book itself focused on the actual history.