Jane is locked in the tower of london, where she awaits her execution. While nine days could easily have become didactic or preachy, the heavy issues are woven into an intriguing, compelling tale that will appeal to tweens spirit of adventure as well as their sense of right and wrong. They were only full of sorrow for this poor queen jane and feared for the fate. I think australian writer toni jordans third novel, nine days, falls into the rare and wonderful categoryeach of the nine voices is distinct and brimming with personality and by the finish every part of the jigsaw fits perfectly and you see the whole sweep.
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