Six Tudor Queens: Katheryn Howard, The Tainted Queen (Paperback)

Description: Six Tudor Queens: Katheryn Howard, The Tainted Queen by Alison Weir The fifth spectacular novel in the highly acclaimed SIX TUDOR QUEENS series by historian and Sunday Times bestselling author, Alison Weir. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This six-book series looks likely to become a landmark in historical fiction The TimesAlison Weir, historian and author of the Sunday Times-bestselling Six Tudor Queens series, relates one of the most tragic stories in English history: Katheryn Howard, Henry VIIIs fifth queen.With characteristic verve and stunning period detail, this novel will captivate you and break your heart. Utterly sublime TRACY BORMANConveys the heart-rending pathos of a young woman executed, whose only real crime was her naivete and her desire to be loved... It is a profoundly moving story that lingers long after the last page is turnedELIZABETH FREEMANTLEAlisons sensitively drawn novel will change everyones preconceptionsSUSAN RONALD...A NAIVE YOUNG WOMAN AT THE MERCY OF HER AMBITIOUS FAMILY.At just nineteen, Katheryn Howard is quick to trust and fall in love.She comes to court. She sings, she dances. She captures the heart of the King.But Henry knows nothing of Katheryns past - one that comes back increasingly to haunt her. For those who share her secrets are waiting in the shadows, whispering words of love... and blackmail.The fifth of Henrys queens.Her story.Acclaimed, bestselling historian Alison Weir draws on extensive research to recount the tale of a vivacious young woman used by powerful men for their own gain.HISTORY TELLS US SHE DIED TO SOON.THIS MESMERISING NOVEL BRINGS HER TO LIFE.PRAISE FOR THE SIX TUDOR QUEENS SERIES:Weir is excellent on the little details that bring a world to life GuardianAlison Weir makes history come alive as no one else Barbara ErskineWell researched and engrossing Good HousekeepingUtterly gripping and endlessly surprising Tracy BormanHugely enjoyable . . . Alison Weir knows her subject and has a knack for the telling and textural detail Daily Mail Author Biography Alison Weir is the top-selling female historian (and the fifth-bestselling historian overall) in the United Kingdom, and has sold over 3 million books worldwide. She has published nineteen history books, including her most recent non-fiction book, Queens of the Crusades , the second in her Englands Medieval Queens quartet. Alison has also published several historical novels, including Innocent Traitor and The Lady Elizabeth . Katharine Parr: The Sixth Wife is Alison Weirs eleventh published novel and the final book in the Six Tudor Queens series about the wives of Henry VIII, which was launched in 2016 to great critical acclaim. All five previous novels in the series were Sunday Times bestsellers. Alison is a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and an honorary life patron of Historic Royal Palaces. Review Katheryn emerges from the pages of this beautifully realised portrayal as beguiling, vivacious and, in the end, tragically naive . . .This novel will captivate you and break your heart. Utterly sublimeWeir demonstrates her deep knowledge of the period offering fascinating detail on all aspects of Tudor life. . .It is a profoundly moving story that lingers long after the last page is turnedAlisons sensitively drawn novel will change everyones preconceptionsThis is my favourite of the seriesAlison Weir is an expert at weaving together historical detail, political powerplay and the feelings of a naive woman. * Woman & Home * Long Description This six-book series looks likely to become a landmark in historical fiction The Times Alison Weir, historian and author of the Sunday Times- bestselling Six Tudor Queen s series, relates one of the most tragic stories in English history: Katheryn Howard, Henry VIIIs fifth queen. With characteristic verve and stunning period detail, this novel will captivate you and break your heart. Utterly sublime TRACY BORMAN Conveys the heart-rending pathos of a young woman executed, whose only real crime was her naivete and her desire to be loved... It is a profoundly moving story that lingers long after the last page is turned ELIZABETH FREEMANTLE Alisons sensitively drawn novel will change everyones preconceptions SUSAN RONALD ... A NAIVE YOUNG WOMAN AT THE MERCY OF HER AMBITIOUS FAMILY. At just nineteen, Katheryn Howard is quick to trust and fall in love.She comes to court. She sings, she dances. She captures the heart of the King.But Henry knows nothing of Katheryns past - one that comes back increasingly to haunt her. For those who share her secrets are waiting in the shadows, whispering words of love... and blackmail.The fifth of Henrys queens.Her story. Acclaimed, bestselling historian Alison Weir draws on extensive research to recount the tale of a vivacious young woman used by powerful men for their own gain. HISTORY TELLS US SHE DIED TO SOON.THIS MESMERISING NOVEL BRINGS HER TO LIFE. PRAISE FOR THE SIX TUDOR QUEENS SERIES: Weir is excellent on the little details that bring a world to life Guardian Alison Weir makes history come alive as no one else Barbara ErskineWell researched and engrossing Good Housekeeping Utterly gripping and endlessly surprising Tracy Borman Hugely enjoyable . . . Alison Weir knows her subject and has a knack for the telling and textural detail Daily Mail Review Quote Katheryn emerges from the pages of this beautifully realised portrayal as beguiling, vivacious and, in the end, tragically naive . . .This novel will captivate you and break your heart . Utterly sublime Promotional "Headline" The fifth spectacular novel in the highly acclaimed SIX TUDOR QUEENS series by historian and Sunday Times bestselling author, Alison Weir. Details ISBN1472227816 ISBN-10 1472227816 ISBN-13 9781472227812 Format Paperback Author Alison Weir Pages 480 Publisher Headline Publishing Group Short Title Six Tudor Queens: Katheryn Howard, the Tainted Queen Language English Imprint Headline Review Subtitle Six Tudor Queens 5 DEWEY 823.92 Audience General/Trade Year 2021 Publication Date 2021-02-09 UK Release Date 2021-02-04 Series Six Tudor Queens Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2021-02-04 NZ Release Date 2021-02-04 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131206068;

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