Lady Jane Grey

Lady Jane Grey: Queen of England, Follower of Christ Lady Jane Grey ruled England for just nine days—but her courage and devotion to the gospel have inspired believers for centuries. Crowned during the turbulent days of the English Reformation, Jane found herself caught in dangerous political struggles she never sought. Though still a teenager, she stood boldly for her faith even when it cost her life at just sixteen years old. In this beautifully illustrated biography, young readers will step into the world of sixteenth-century England with the help of maps, photographs, and vivid artwork. More importantly, they’ll meet an extraordinary young girl who knew that her hope was not in royalty or power, but in the mercy of God and the saving blood of Jesus Christ. Jane’s story reminds us that true strength comes from trusting Christ—even in the face of great danger. Endorsements  “The short life and remarkable testimony of Lady Jane Grey is one of the extraordinary stories of Christendom. As a grandmother of twelve, I am grateful for a book that shows young readers the power of the gospel in the life of a young girl and that inspires them to live for God’s glory.” —Susan Hunt, pastor’s wife, mother, grandmother, speaker, and author of numerous books for women and children, including Heirs of the Covenant and Big Truths for Little Kids “The dramatic story of Lady Jane Grey has captured the imagination of people of all ages and eras—high-stake royal politics, ruthless power-plays, religious controversies, and tragic ending. Despite it all, the biblical faith of this remarkable teenager gave her dignity under pressure and a firm hope that did not disappoint. Simonetta Carr is to be greatly thanked for introducing a new generation of children to Lady Jane and her inspiring example of Christian faithfulness.”  —Rev. Canon Dr. John Ashley Null, Fellow, Royal Historical Society, London, and Research Fellow, Theological Faculty, Humboldt University of Berlin “Jane Grey was one of the most remarkable young people in English history. Not only was she frighteningly bright but she stood up for herself in an age when girls were meant to be submissive. Most of all, despite being all alone, she defended her Christian beliefs vigorously and refused to abandon her faith in Jesus Christ, even though she knew that would mean she would be beheaded.” —Eric Ives, Emeritus Professor of English History at the University of Birmingham, and author of the definitive study Lady Jane Grey: A Tudor Mystery “Simonetta Carr has done it again: a lavishly illustrated and beautifully told story of an important Christian figure. Further, unlike so many women in church history who are known to us more as the wife or daughter of some famous saint, Lady Jane Grey possesses an importance all of her own. As with all of Simonetta's books, this is one to read and to cherish. ” —Carl Trueman, professor of Biblical and Religious Studies at Grove City College, Grove City, PA About the Author  Simonetta Car was born in Italy and has lived and worked in different cultures. A former elementary school teacher, she home-schooled her eight children for many years. She has written for newspapers and magazines around the world and has translated the works of several Christian authors from Italian to English, and vice-versa. Presently, she lives in San Diego with her husband Thomas and one of their eight children. She is a member at Christ United Reformed Church.