She was never meant to be a ruler — and she never wanted to be one. Born in 1537, Lady Jane Grey was brilliant, deeply religious, and happiest surrounded by books. Fluent in languages and devoted to learning, she was far more interested in theology than court politics. But Jane’s intelligence and royal blood made her valuable in a dangerous way. In Tudor England, that was often a death sentence. Jane’s childhood was shaped by pressure and control. Her parents and powerful relatives believed her bloodline could be used to secure influence at court. While other girls her age dreamed of marriage or freedom, Jane was groomed for something far…