A Queen of Nine Days

A young Sussex girl, seventeen and fiercely attached to the open sky, finds herself thrust from the carefree life of the Downs into the rigid world of a London household. Her father’s sudden command and a parish priest’s solemn counsel set her on a path that feels both divinely ordered and terrifyingly uncertain. As she departs, the narrative captures her love of wild seas, restless brothers, and a yearning for freedom that clashes with a sense of higher purpose.

Through Margaret’s vivid, earnest voice, listeners are drawn into the turbulent year of 1553, when political intrigue and religious fervor swirl around the court. The story blends personal longing with the larger currents of Tudor England, offering a portrait of a woman caught between duty, faith, and the relentless pull of the world beyond her window. It promises a poignant exploration of loyalty, loss, and the quiet strength that can emerge from even the briefest of lives.