Wendy J Dunn
Henry VIII’s True Daughter: Catherine Carey, A Tudor Life
Henry VIII’s True Daughter: Catherine Carey, A Tudor Life
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Catherine Carey, the daughter of Mary Boleyn and Henry VIII, offers a unique perspective on the reigns of Henry and his children. Wendy J. Dunn's book explores her parentage, relationship with the royal family, and role in Elizabeth I's reign, highlighting her tragedy and political turmoil. It reveals how vital women like Catherine were to Elizabeth's success and ultimate victory.
Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2023
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
The lives of Tudor women often provide intriguing glimpses into the pages of history, and Catherine Carey, the daughter of Mary Boleyn and Henry VIII, stands as a notable example. As the potential offspring of Henry VIII, the niece of Anne Boleyn, and the favored companion of Elizabeth I, Catherine's life offers a unique perspective on the reigns of Henry and his children. In this captivating book, Wendy J. Dunn delves into these fleeting details of Catherine's life, transforming them into a comprehensive narrative that rightfully deserves to be told.
Tracing the faint trail of Catherine's existence from her early years to her untimely demise in service to Queen Elizabeth, Dunn meticulously examines the evidence surrounding her parentage and interprets her world through the prism of her relationship with the royal family she served. This book presents a significant tale of a woman who witnessed and experienced immense tragedy and political upheaval during the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI, and Mary I. These experiences fortified her with the resilience and skills necessary to assume the crucial role of one of Elizabeth I's closest and most trusted confidantes. Furthermore, her association with one of Elizabeth's privy councillors prepared her to become the wife of a man who was equally trusted and relied upon by the queen.
Catherine served Elizabeth during the tumultuous and uncertain early years of her reign, a period characterized by doubts about her ability to succeed as queen regnant following the failures of her sister Mary. Through extensive research and contextualization within her historical era, HENRY VIIIS TRUE DAUGHTER: CATHERINE CAREY, A TUDOR LIFE brings Catherine out of the shadows of history and establishes her rightful place as the daughter of Henry VIII. It highlights the indispensable role of women like Catherine in shaping the course of English history.
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399012249
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