‘An unforgettable portrait of the ambitious woman whose fate we know all too well, but whose true motivations may surprise you’ Telegraph

‘A triumph of fine detail . . . a complex depiction of an endlessly fascinating woman’ Elizabeth Fremantle

‘The story of Boleyn has been told many times, and from many angles, but this could be the best adaptation so far. A cracking read’ The Lady

‘Detailed, immaculately researched and convincing’ The Times

‘Alison Weir’s wonderfully detailed novel offers a spellbinding solution to the mystery of Anne’s true nature . . . At once an enthralling read, and a real contribution to our sense of the sixteenth century’ Sarah Gristwood

‘Anne comes alive and leaps from the page, fascinating, enthralling, full blooded . . . A brilliant evocation of the period . . . Wonderful’ Kate Williams

Praise for KATHERINE OF ARAGON: THE TRUE QUEEN

‘Well researched and engrossing’ Good Housekeeping

‘Weir is excellent on the little details that bring a world to life’ Guardian

‘Alison Weir brings Katherine of Aragon dazzlingly to life . . . A charismatic, indomitable and courageous heroine’ Tracy Borman

‘Yet again, Alison Weir has managed to intertwine profound historical knowledge with huge emotional intelligence, to compose a work that throws light on an endlessly fascinating historical figure. Yet her real gift in all of this is making it feel so fresh and alive’ Charles Spencer

‘Alison Weir is in command of her detail . . . her handling of Katherine’s misery and dignified response to her predicament is very touching’ Daily Mail

‘Weir’s undeniable strength is her immaculate description enabling the reader to be transported back to Tudor England’ Sun

‘A tender understanding of and genuine sympathy for this proud, much-loved and honourable Queen . . . I was gripped [from] start to finish’ Mavis Cheek

About The Princess of Scotland

About The Princess of Scotland

The Princess of Scotland by bestselling historian Alison Weir is an e-short and companion piece to the compelling fifth novel in the Six Tudor Queens series, Katheryn Howard: The Tainted Queen.

‘The King would not approve of my falling in love . . . My marriage was in his gift’

Brought up in the magnificent castles of Scotland under the storm of her parent’s turbulent marriage, Margaret Douglas is well-acquainted with the changing whims of those who hold power. And when her father is exiled by King James V, Margaret is sent to England to seek refuge with her uncle, King Henry VIII.

Margaret is an asset to Henry, who plans to use her eligible marriage status for his own adventage. But, surrounded by the excitement and indulgences of the English court, will Margaret be able to resist the temptations of a young admirer? As she well knows, keeping secrets from the King can be a dangerous game . . .

Featuring the first chapter of Katheryn Howard: The Tainted Queen.

The Princess of Scotland

Margaret Douglas: The Princess of Scotland