This is the story of a young woman, caught up in turbulent times. She seeks to obey the LORD, yet her life ends at a tender age. Her story illuminates the workings of God in her own heart, as well as how God has worked throughout history. 
 This rendition is another excellent contribution to the Christian Biographies for Young Readers series by Simonetta Carr. The time period is rife with religious and political intrigues as emerging Protestantism and dominate Catholicism seek the upper hand in England after the death of the powerful and enduring Henry the VIII. It is a turbulent time in the English Reformation that Carr captures well. Her simple and straightforward articulation fit in well in our home school studies of church history. 
 The color illustrations are engaging, supplement the story well, and add interest to the work. It is clear as the series goes on that getting photographs of artifacts and locations(a prominent and welcome feature of some previous works) is a challenge, but this book has been laid out such that it is not a detriment. Historic paintings of key individuals and locations are nicely interwoven with vibrant new contributions. 
 Please don't make the mistake of thinking this beautiful book is merely for homeschoolers! The text, history and illustrations make for a lovely addition to any home library that seeks to know the history of the Christian church, and this format is highly approachable for all ages. One of the things I love about the series is that Carr does not talk down to children, obscure the real challenges faced by her subjects, or indulge in babyish illustrations. This makes her work intriguing to children as well as delightful for adults who would like to be exposed to highlights of key figures in Christian history in a single sitting. I highly recommend the entire series.