The Taming of the Queen (The Plantagenet and Tudor Novels)
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| Rating | : | 4.32 (701 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1476758816 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 496 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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By the #1 New York Times bestselling author, a novel of passion and power at the court of a medieval killer, a riveting new Tudor tale featuring King Henry VIII’s sixth wife Kateryn Parr.Kateryn Parr, a thirty-year-old widow in a secret affair with a new lover, has no choice when a man old enough to be her father who has buried four wives—King Henry VIII—commands her to marry him.Kateryn has no doubt about the danger she faces: the previous queen lasted sixteen months, the one before barely half a year. The traditional churchmen and rivals for power accuse her of heresy—the punishment is death by fire and the king’s name is on the warrantFrom the bestselling author who has illuminated all of Henry’s queens comes a deeply intimate portrayal of the last: a woman who longed for passion, power, and education at the court of a medieval killer.. But she cannot save the Protestants, under threat for their faith, and Henry’s dangerous gaze turns on her. But Henry adores his new bride and Kateryn’s trust in him grows as she unites the royal family, creates a radical study circle at the heart of the court, and rules the kingdom as Regent.But is this enough to keep her safe? A leader of religious reform and the first woman to publish in English, Kateryn stands out as an independent woman with a mind of her own
The impeccable research shows in every page, while her wonderfully realistic dialogue and remarkable characters come to life. Meticulously drawn characters with a seamless blending of historical fact and fiction combine in a page-turning epic of a story. Gregory is a historian with heart and wit who makes history accessible.” (RT Book Review (top pick))"This wives’ tale takes on a new life under Gregory’s whimsical pen.” (New York Post)“AbsorbingGregory's portrait of the complex, aging king and his sensual, scholarly bride will satisfy Tudor enthusiasts.” (Publishers Weekly)"This is the book for your mom, your sister, your colleague who sends you awesome links from Jezebel and The Toast. It’s a bloody irresistible read."—People Praise f
Her most recent novel is Three Sisters, Three Queens. She graduated from the University of Sussex and received a PhD from the University of Edinburgh, where she is a Regent. Philippa Gregory is the author of several bestselling novels, including The Other Boleyn Girl, and is a recognized authority on women’s history. She holds an honorary degree from Teesside University, and is a fellow of the Universities of Sussex and Cardiff. Her Cousins’ War novels
Queen, regent, writer, stepmother, survivor - the extraordinary achievements of Kateryn, last wife of Henry VIII In this latest chapter in the Tudor saga, glorious King Henry has receded into a bloated tyrannical child-king, fretfully trying to make sense of his marital history while his latest wife acts as his nurse. The story is narrated by Kateryn Parr, who sets aside her own hopes for marriage with her lover, to become Henry's last queen. While Gregory can only speculate about the thoughts and mo. "Philippa Gregory does it again with another gripping story and perspective on the Tudor Court." according to Lynette McClenaghan. The story focussing on and told from Kateryn Parr’s perspective leaps into action from the first pages. In keeping with most interpretations Henry the VIII is portrayed as a monster. The story opens with Henry’s proposal and expectation that Kateryn, a Philippa Gregory does it again with another gripping story and perspective on the Tudor Court. The story focussing on and told from Kateryn Parr’s perspective leaps into action from the first pages. In keeping with most interpretations Henry the VIII is portrayed as a monster. The story opens with Henry’s proposal and expectation that Kateryn, a 30 year old widow and already passionately in love with Thomas Seymour will marry him. Torn between following her heart and dut. 0 year old widow and already passionately in love with Thomas Seymour will marry him. Torn between following her heart and dut. "A different look at the scholar, nurse-maid and final wife to Henry VIII" according to Dan & Stacey. As the sixth and final wife of Henry the 8th, Kateryn Parr has been remembered in history as an intellectual woman and the final wife of Henry the 8th, more of a nurse-maid to the old corpulent king than a true romantic marriage. She was in love with Thomas Seymour before Henry decreed she be his wife, and bore her duty faithfully and with grace. But Philippa Gregory does an amazing job of