Grisly Grisell; Or, the Laidly Lady of Whitburn: A Tale of the Wars of the Roses
1893
Grisly Grisell; Or, the Laidly Lady of Whitburn: A Tale of the Wars of the Roses
1893
British Literature, Children & Young Adult Reading
Grisly Grisell; Or, the Laidly Lady of Whitburn is a historical novel by Charlotte M. Yonge, first published in 1893. Set during the Wars of the Roses (1455-1485), it follows Grisell Dacre, the daughter of the Baron of Whitburn, who faces life-altering challenges after a tragic accident involving her childhood companion, Leonard Copeland. The narrative explores themes of identity and societal expectations as Grisell navigates political intrigue and personal struggles in a tumultuous historical context.
