Six Tudor Queens: Katharine Parr, The Sixth Wife: Six Tudor Queens 6

In her novel "Katharine Parr: Henry VIII's Final Queen," Alison Weir presents a detailed and compelling portrait of an extraordinary life. Weir restores Katharine Parr to her rightful place as a warm, clever woman of great fortitude who rose boldly to every turn her life took. The conversations are sparkling, gripping, and word-perfect, and the machinations of King Henry's vicious court are never far away. The book is meticulously researched and Alison Weir has a knack for the telling and textural detail.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 528 pages
\n Publication date: 13 May 2021
\n Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
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A captivating portrayal of an extraordinary life, this series is a remarkable achievement.

The Times has praised it as a brilliant series that has brought Henry VIII's six wives to life in a way never before seen.

Tracy Borman, historian and author of the bestselling SIX TUDOR QUEENS series, has hailed this novel as a captivating and inspiring tale that will break your heart while captivating you.

Alison Weir, the renowned historian and author behind the SIX TUDOR QUEENS series, takes us on a journey to recount the story of Henry VIII's last wife, Katharine Parr.

A woman torn between love and duty, Katharine had already faced the loss of two husbands and the responsibility of raising a young son and ailing father. Now, with the aging King's eye on her, she finds herself in a precarious position.

She cannot refuse him, nor can she betray the desire for a different life that she secretly harbored. Thus, Katharine becomes the sixth wife, a queen, and a friend to the King.

Henry loves and trusts her, but Katharine carries a secret in her heart, a deeply held faith that could lead her to a fate she never imagined.

In this novel, Alison Weir presents a warm, clever woman of remarkable fortitude who faced every challenge with boldness and resilience. Katharine Parr deserves to be recognized for her achievements beyond her status as Henry VIII's sixth wife, the one who survived.

Alison Weir is the perfect author to restore Katharine to her rightful place in history, with her skillful writing and storytelling bringing the queen to life in a way that is both captivating and informative.

The conversations in the novel are sparkling, gripping, and perfectly worded. As King Henry ages, the treacherous machinations of his court are always present, adding an element of suspense and intrigue to the story.

The Historical Novel Society has praised the novel for its skilful writing and storytelling, stating that it allows readers to truly know Katharine for the first time.

Nicola Tallis has described the novel as a tour de force, noting that it offers a delightful surprise for those who believe they know everything about Henry VIII's last queen. Susan Ronald has praised the novel for its meticulous research and called it an absorbing and fascinating read.

\n Weight: 784g\n
Dimension: 164 x 242 x 49 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781472227829\n \n