Summary:
Kateryn Parr, a thirty-year-old widow with a secret new lover, has no choice when Henry VIII-a man who has buried four wives-commands her to marry him. Kateryn knows the dander she faces: the previous queen lasted sixteen months, the one before barely half a year. But Henry adores his new bride, and Kateryn's trust in him grows as she unites the royal family, creates a radical study circle at the heart of the court, and rules as regent.
But is this enough to keep her safe? Kateryn stands out as an independent woman with a mind of her own. As a leader of religious reform and the first woman to publish under her own name in English, she is an easy target for the traditional churchmen and rivals for power who accuse her of heresy-the punishment is death by fire and the king's name is on the warrant.
My Thoughts:
I thought this was a wonderful book. I haven't seen many books about Henry's last wife, so this was an easy one to pick up.
While I have heard of her, I knew nothing of her life until I picked up this novel.
She is obviously (from the summary) a reader and a writer, which interested me a lot, as many woman in the past would stop once they married. It was interesting to see her find a way back into the king's favor once she found out she was going to be arrested. I don't understand why past queens never tried that???
All in all, this was a very good red, and at times impossible to put down.
If you have any interest in historical fiction, I definitely recommend picking this one up.
My Rating: 4.5 stars
