The Tower of London
- First published
- 1840
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"The Tower of London: A Historical Romance, Illustrated by Ainsworth" by William Harrison Ainsworth is a historical romance published in 1840. The novel follows Lady Jane Grey's tragic journey from her nine-day reign as Queen of England to her imprisonment and looming execution. Set against the backdrop of the Tower itself—palace, prison, and fortress—the story weaves through political conspiracies, religious conflicts, and power struggles as Mary I claims the throne and Catholic forces seek control of England.
- London (England)
- Grey, Jane, Lady, 1537-1554
- Tower of London (London, England)
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #49850. The Tower of London on Wikipedia.
