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“A sharp and lucid blend of grim fact and stylish fiction” (Publishers Weekly), this thrilling novel in New York Times bestselling author Alison Weir’s Six Tudor Queens series follows Katharine Parr, King Henry VIII’s sixth and last wife, and the romantic intrigue after his death that threatened the very throne of England.
“A superb read and a remarkable end to a brilliant series.”—Historical Novel Society
Divorced, Beheaded, Died, Divorced, Beheaded, Survived
Having sent his much-beloved but deceitful young wife Katheryn Howard to her beheading, King Henry fixes his lonely eyes on a more mature woman, thirty-year-old, twice-widowed Katharine Parr. She, however, is in love with Sir Thomas Seymour, brother to the late Queen Jane. Aware of his rival, Henry sends him abroad, and in 1543, Katharine reluctantly becomes Henry’s sixth Queen. They forge a loving and affectionate relationship, but her enemies are poised to destroy her, and she has to tread a perilous path to avoid becoming the third of the King’s wives to suffer execution.
Less than four years into the marriage, Henry dies, leaving England’s throne to nine-year-old Edward—a puppet in the hands of ruthlessly ambitious royal courtiers. Thomas Seymour wastes no time in asking Katharine to marry him. Thrilled at this renewed opportunity to wed her first love, Katharine doesn’t realize that Sir Thomas now sees her as a mere stepping stone to the throne, his eye actually set on bedding and wedding the late King’s fourteen-year-old daughter, Elizabeth.
Thus begins a tangled tale of love, deception, and a devastating betrayal, bringing to a close the dramatic and violent reign of Henry VIII.
“A superb read and a remarkable end to a brilliant series.”—Historical Novel Society
Divorced, Beheaded, Died, Divorced, Beheaded, Survived
Having sent his much-beloved but deceitful young wife Katheryn Howard to her beheading, King Henry fixes his lonely eyes on a more mature woman, thirty-year-old, twice-widowed Katharine Parr. She, however, is in love with Sir Thomas Seymour, brother to the late Queen Jane. Aware of his rival, Henry sends him abroad, and in 1543, Katharine reluctantly becomes Henry’s sixth Queen. They forge a loving and affectionate relationship, but her enemies are poised to destroy her, and she has to tread a perilous path to avoid becoming the third of the King’s wives to suffer execution.
Less than four years into the marriage, Henry dies, leaving England’s throne to nine-year-old Edward—a puppet in the hands of ruthlessly ambitious royal courtiers. Thomas Seymour wastes no time in asking Katharine to marry him. Thrilled at this renewed opportunity to wed her first love, Katharine doesn’t realize that Sir Thomas now sees her as a mere stepping stone to the throne, his eye actually set on bedding and wedding the late King’s fourteen-year-old daughter, Elizabeth.
Thus begins a tangled tale of love, deception, and a devastating betrayal, bringing to a close the dramatic and violent reign of Henry VIII.
Product Details
| Publisher | Ballantine Books |
| Publish Date | May 11, 2021 |
| Pages | 544 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781101966631 |
| Dimensions | 9.5 X 6.4 X 1.7 inches | 1.8 pounds |
About the Author
Alison Weir is the New York Times bestselling author of the novels Katheryn of Aragon, The True Queen; Anne Boleyn, A King’s Obsession; Jane Seymour, The Haunted Queen; Anna of Kleve, The Princess in the Portrait; Katheryn Howard, The Scandalous Queen; The Marriage Game; A Dangerous Inheritance; Captive Queen; The Lady Elizabeth; and Innocent Traitor, as well as numerous historical biographies, including Queens of the Crusades, Queens of the Conquest, The Lost Tudor Princess, Elizabeth of York, Mary Boleyn, The Lady in the Tower, Mistress of the Monarchy, Henry VIII, Eleanor of Aquitaine, The Life of Elizabeth I, and The Six Wives of Henry VIII. She lives in Surrey, England, with her husband.
Reviews
“Like its predecessors, this is a detailed and convincing portrait of an extraordinary life. Taken as a whole, this series is a serious achievement.”—The Times
“Weir delivers engaging historical characters, filling the white spaces of their lives with believable interests, convincing motivation, and realistic daily routines. . . . The conversations are sparkling, gripping and word-perfect. . . . This masterly novel seamlessly blends history into the story’s fabric. A superb read and a remarkable end to a brilliant series.”—Historical Novel Society
“With Katharine Parr, The Sixth Wife . . . Weir cements her well-deserved renown as a novelist and historian who elevates both genres far beyond expectation.”—Bookreporter
“A solid choice for Tudor enthusiasts looking for a well-researched, entertaining novel.”—Library Journal
“This brilliant series has brought Henry VIII's six wives to life as never before. This novel will enthrall and inspire, just as much as it will break your heart”—Tracy Borman, author of The Private Lives of the Tudors
“Katharine Parr deserves better than to be known just as Henry VIII's sixth wife—the one who survived. And there's no one better placed than Alison Weir to restore her to her rightful place”—Sarah Gristwood, author of Game of Queens
“For the first time I felt as though, thanks to Alison's skillful writing and storytelling, I came to ‘know’ Katharine”—Nicola Tallis, author of Uncrowned Queen
“A tour de force . . . If you think you know everything about Henry VIII's last queen, you're in for a wonderful treat—you don't!”—Susan Ronald, author of The Pirate Queen
“An absorbing and fascinating read, meticulously researched as is always the case with Alison's work, and she really made Katharine live”—Sarah Rayne, author of A Dark Diving
“Engaging and deeply researched . . . Weir brings her expertise of the Tudor era to bear with rich detail and historical perspective on politics and religion, and the many intelligent conversations between Katherine and Henry VIII add to the charm. With a mercurial, captivating king as hook, Weir serves up a sharp and lucid blend of grim fact and stylish fiction.”—Publishers Weekly
“Weir delivers engaging historical characters, filling the white spaces of their lives with believable interests, convincing motivation, and realistic daily routines. . . . The conversations are sparkling, gripping and word-perfect. . . . This masterly novel seamlessly blends history into the story’s fabric. A superb read and a remarkable end to a brilliant series.”—Historical Novel Society
“With Katharine Parr, The Sixth Wife . . . Weir cements her well-deserved renown as a novelist and historian who elevates both genres far beyond expectation.”—Bookreporter
“A solid choice for Tudor enthusiasts looking for a well-researched, entertaining novel.”—Library Journal
“This brilliant series has brought Henry VIII's six wives to life as never before. This novel will enthrall and inspire, just as much as it will break your heart”—Tracy Borman, author of The Private Lives of the Tudors
“Katharine Parr deserves better than to be known just as Henry VIII's sixth wife—the one who survived. And there's no one better placed than Alison Weir to restore her to her rightful place”—Sarah Gristwood, author of Game of Queens
“For the first time I felt as though, thanks to Alison's skillful writing and storytelling, I came to ‘know’ Katharine”—Nicola Tallis, author of Uncrowned Queen
“A tour de force . . . If you think you know everything about Henry VIII's last queen, you're in for a wonderful treat—you don't!”—Susan Ronald, author of The Pirate Queen
“An absorbing and fascinating read, meticulously researched as is always the case with Alison's work, and she really made Katharine live”—Sarah Rayne, author of A Dark Diving
“Engaging and deeply researched . . . Weir brings her expertise of the Tudor era to bear with rich detail and historical perspective on politics and religion, and the many intelligent conversations between Katherine and Henry VIII add to the charm. With a mercurial, captivating king as hook, Weir serves up a sharp and lucid blend of grim fact and stylish fiction.”—Publishers Weekly
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