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1539. Anne of Cleves wins the perilous prize of becoming Henry VIII’s fourth wife. From the start, Anne’s royal blood, education and fierce intelligence count for nothing as the king pursues young Katherine Howard. Katherine is a pawn in the political manoeuvres of her ambitious family; unprepared for the dangers that await, she steps into their trap. At her side is kinswoman Jane Boleyn, who has served—and betrayed—one queen already: her sister-in-law Anne, who died on Henry’s scaffold. Will Jane betray a second queen to the headsman? As the three women’s fates entwine in the most volatile court in Europe, each must survive an increasingly tyrannical, murderous king.
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About Philippa Gregory
Philippa Gregory is a bestselling British historical novelist renowned for bringing the people, politics, romances, and hidden conflicts of the past to life through richly researched and emotionally engaging fiction. Best known for her novels about the Tudor dynasty, the Plantagenets, the Wars of the Roses, and the powerful women who shaped British history, Gregory has earned an international readership among lovers of historical fiction, royal biographies, and stories of political intrigue. Her novels take readers into royal courts, medieval castles, aristocratic households, and the dangerous world of dynastic ambition, where marriage can become a political weapon, loyalty can be tested by power, and a single decision can change the course of a family or kingdom. Among her most celebrated books are The Other Boleyn Girl, The White Queen, The Red Queen, The King's Curse, The Constant Princess, and The Taming of the Queen. Gregory is particularly admired for exploring history through the perspectives of women whose lives were shaped by royal expectations, political rivalries, family alliances, and limited personal freedom. Whether you are a longtime reader of historical novels or discovering Philippa Gregory books for the first time, her fiction offers an immersive journey into the ambition, intrigue, romance, and human drama behind some of Britain's most fascinating historical periods.
Who Is Philippa Gregory?
Philippa Gregory was born on January 9, 1954, in Nairobi, Kenya, and grew up in England after her family moved there during her childhood. She studied history at the University of Sussex and later completed a doctorate in eighteenth-century literature at the University of Edinburgh. Her academic background gave her a strong foundation in historical research, literary interpretation, and the study of how stories shape our understanding of the past. Before becoming widely known as a novelist, she pursued academic and professional work while developing her interest in historical storytelling. Her breakthrough came with Wideacre, published in 1987, a historical novel that introduced readers to her willingness to explore ambition, family conflict, desire, and the darker sides of social power. She subsequently developed a reputation for writing compelling novels about the English monarchy and the women whose experiences were often overshadowed by the achievements of kings and male political figures. Her research-driven approach, combined with a strong interest in character and motivation, has helped her create stories that appeal to both established historical-fiction readers and newcomers to the genre. Gregory has also written contemporary novels,...Read More