<p>''Gets under the skin of the man who is so often dismissed as a much-married monster and gives us an altogether more nuanced, compelling and <i>human</i> portrayal'' <b>TRACY BORMAN</b><br><b><br>Six wives. One King. You know their stories. Now it''s time to hear his.</b><br><br>The magnificent new Tudor novel from the author of the <i>Sunday Times</i>-bestselling Six Tudor Queens series. <br><br>---<br><br><b>A second son, not born to rule, becomes a man, and a king... </b><br><br>In grand royal palaces, Prince Harry grows up dreaming of knights and chivalry - and the golden age of kings that awaits his older brother. But Arthur''s untimely death sees Harry crowned King Henry of England.<br><br>As his power and influence extends, so commences a lifelong battle between head and heart, love and duty. Henry rules by divine right, yet his prayers for a son go unanswered.<br><br>The great future of the Tudor dynasty depends on an heir. And the crown weighs heavy on a king with all but h
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Packed with colourful description, meticulous in historical detail, rich in pageantry, intrigue, passion, and luxury, Weir brilliantly renders King Henry VIII, his court, and the fascinating men and women who vied for its pleasures and rewards.
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<p><b>One of the most powerful monarchs in British history, Henry VIII ruled England in unprecedented splendour. </b><br><br>In this remarkable composite biography, Alison Weir brings Henry''s six wives vividly...
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<p>Described by Christopher Marlowe as the ''She-Wolf of France'', Isabella was one of the most notorious femme fatales in history. According to popular legend, her angry ghost can be glimpsed among church ruins, clutching the...
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Two women separated by time are linked by the most famous murder mystery in history, the Princes in the Tower. Lady Katherine Grey has already suffered more than her fair share of tragedy. Newly pregnant, she has incurred the wrath of her formidable cousin,...
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