Bloody Tower: The Diary of Tilly Middleton, London, 1553-1559 by Valerie Wilding

Bloody Tower: The Diary of Tilly Middleton, London, 1553-1559

My Royal Story

Valerie Wilding

176 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction childrens historical young adult dark informative slow-paced

Description

Tilly lives in turbulent times. It's the 1550s and, when Queen Mary ousts Lady Jane Grey to win the throne, her executioners are kept busy. Even Princess Elizabeth is imprisoned in the Tower. As Tilly watches the plots and politics of the Tudor co...

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Community Reviews Summary of 94 reviews

Moods

informative 100%
adventurous 66%
lighthearted 66%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
hopeful 33%
reflective 33%
relaxing 33%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

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