Weir, Alison
Six Tudor Queens: Katherine of Aragon, The True Queen: Six Tudor Queens 1
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472227515
- author:
- Weir, Alison
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Headline Publishing Group
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 624
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 13.2 x 4 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Katherine of Aragon: The True Queen by Alison Weir is the first novel in a six-part series about Henry VIII's Queens. This captivating story follows Katherine's journey from her Spanish homeland to her life as an English Queen, where she faces challenges and obstacles that test her strength and character. Weir's meticulous research brings to life the little details that make this period of history so rich and engaging. Raised to be modest, obedient, and devout, Katherine is thrust into a new world when she arrives in England, where she must navigate unfamiliar customs, food, and weather. At just 16 years old, she is alone and vulnerable, but also determined to make a new life for herself. This is a story of Katherine's life, not just her death, and offers a fresh perspective on a fascinating historical figure. Weir's writing is both well-researched and emotionally intelligent, making this a compelling read for anyone interested in the Tudor period.