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by Philippa Gregory
Harpercollins (uk) | May 11, 2009 | Mass Market Paperbound
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Loved it!
book lover
2 years ago
I am fascinated by this period in history, and really loved this story about such a noble queen. You fall in love with her immediately and sympathize with her situation and can't help but admire her perseverance. How anyone could put up with such a child of a man for so long just goes to show how tough she was. I also love the way Phillipa Gregory can easily transport a person to another time period, with her vivid descriptions and extensive knowledge of the subject.
I liked this one better than The Other Boelyn Girl.
One of my favorite authors
Ange
Philippa Gregory has a way of writing that makes her characters unforgettable. This book brings Catalina of Aragon into your heart and makes sure you will never forget the name of Henry VIII's first wife.
Captivating Enough
Toni Osborne
3 years ago
In this historically based fiction, Ms Gregory introduces us to one of her most unforgettable heroines and vividly reconstructs for our enjoyment the life of Katherine of Aragon, daughter of Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain. The story is told from Katherine's point of view, relating her feelings at each milestone in her life, from her childhood in Spain, her marriage to Prince Arthur of England up to the time of her disgrace from court. She recalls when the young couple who were betrothed, finally meet and married, a politically arrange marriage that soon developed into a hidden passion and devotion for each other. Sadly, at age fifteen Arthur falls ill and on his death bed he has Katherine promise to marry his brother Henry and further the hope of becoming Queen and fulfilling their dreams for the country. It is easy to forget that Katherine's life is the author's version of events. The story details Katherine's insistence that her first marriage was never consummated; this facilitated her marriage to Henry but always remained a point of contestation. The author portrays Katherine as a very courageous and strong woman who faced many struggles, some joyous some sad. We are left with Henry V111 depicted as a spoiled and selfish man who would put aside wife after wife at a whim. For those fascinated by historical fiction, this will transport you into the tumultuous life at the Tudor Court, at a time when no one was safe. It was a time when battles to conquer territories were forcefully fought and ones religious beliefs ruled the world. The story is quite captivating although I did find it meander and dragged a bit and it ended rather abruptly.
Philippa Gregory has done it again!
Denise MacPherson
6 years ago
Great book! Definitely give it a try. Lovers of historical fiction will love it!
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This list contains: Constant Princess (Trade Paperback)
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Format:Mass Market Paperbound
Dimensions:528 Pages, 4.19 x 6.88 x 1.37 in
Published:May 11, 2009
Publisher:Harpercollins (uk)
Language:English
The following ISBNs are associated with this title:ISBN - 10:0007229259ISBN - 13:9780007229253
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