The Six Wives of Henry VIII: A classic account of the rise and fall of queens in the House of Tudor

ISBN: 1611042518

Author: Twain, Charles

Condition: New

Six Wives. One King. A Royal Saga of Power, Passion, and Peril.Step into the glittering-and deadly-court of Henry VIII, where love is a political game, and no crown comes without a cost. First penned by a Tudor-era scholar in the 1800s, The Wives of Henry VIII brings to life the dramatic true stories of the six queens who dared to marry England?s most infamous monarch.From Katharine of Aragon?s dignified resistance, to Anne Boleyn?s spectacular rise and tragic fall, to the calm composure of Anne of Cleves, this vivid historical narrative is rich in personal detail, court intrigue, and the sharp wit of contemporary descriptions. You?ll walk the palace halls, feel the weight of a crown, and hear the blade fall.Discover:? Why Anne Boleyn?s downfall was as swift as her ascent? How Jane Seymour?s quiet charm turned the king?s heart-and cost her dearly? Why Anne of Cleves survived where others perished? How Katharine Howard?s youth and flirtation led to her doom? How Katharine Parr used her intellect to escape the king?s wrathPerfect for fans of historical biographies, royal intrigue, and Tudor drama, this compelling and accessible account is filled with page-turning detail that will leave you marveling at the courage-and cunning-of these six extraordinary women.?Divorced. Beheaded. Died. Divorced. Beheaded. Survived.? Now meet the women behind the rhyme.