Because of succession concerns, King Henry VIII's death throws his country into anarchy. Edward, his frail son, is terminally ill. To ensure that England remains committed to the Reformation, a cunning minister, John Dudley, marries off his son, Guildford, to Lady Jane Grey, whom he plants on the throne after Edward dies. Guildford and Jane fell in love despite their initial hostility. However, they are powerless to withstand the flow of power that will ultimately result in their demise.
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Because of succession concerns, King Henry VIII's death throws his country into anarchy. Edward, his frail son, is terminally ill. To ensure that England remains committed to the Reformation, a cunning minister, John Dudley, marries off his son, Guildford, to Lady Jane Grey, whom he plants on the throne after Edward dies. Guildford and Jane fell in love despite their initial hostility. However, they are powerless to withstand the flow of power that will ultimately result in their demise.
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