I have lived the life of a princess since the day I was born. But it did not bring me what I wanted. I am still trapped. My beloved Ned speaks of love, freedom, a future. To walk with him in the forest, our raven soaring above us, is my only joy. By my father plans that I shall be betrothed to the King and I am afraid. Queens of England have a habit of dying. I have no desire to take the throne; no wish to find myself in the Tower of London. Wife. Queen- I fear it will bring me to my knees. "Raven Queen" weaves a mesmerizing tale of love and tragedy based on the life of Lady Jane Grey, all too often remembered as just a line in an English history book.