Grisly Grisell or The Laidly Lady of Whiteburn A Tale of the Wars of the Roses

This captivating tale situated in 15th century England is the story of a young girl’s perseverance and victory in virtue. The Wars of the Roses play an important role in the plot of the story. The family of Grisell Dacre of Whitburn is devoted to the white rose (House of York); while the family of the man to whom she is betrothed supports the red rose (House of Lancaster).