We follow katherine from her departure from spain, her marriage to arthur, the lonely years, her marriage to henry and the eventual break down of their marriage to her death in 1536. An intimate history of henry viiis true wife by amy licence 105. At the beginning of the book, i found that detail a bit tedious and dry. A novel six tudor queens book 1 kindle edition by weir, alison. Katherine of aragon, the true queen is exactly like i imagined it would be. Sent to england at the age of 16 to marry arthur, the sickly eldest son of henry vii. The duty of daughters the katherine of aragon story book 1 by wendy j. Alison weir, the bestselling historian and occasional novelist, has embarked on a mammoth task. This audio book is a really in depth account of katherine of aragon. In this first novel of the six tudor queens series, alison weir dazzlingly brings katherine of aragon to life. Alison weir reads a passage from katherine of aragon, the true queen while standing in katherine of aragons original apartments at hampton court palace. A princess of spain, catalina is only 16 years old when she sets foot on the shores of england. All incidents and dialogue are products of the authors imagination and are not to be construed as real. I am a huge and devoted fan of alison weir one of the most popular and bestselling historians of alltime.
A novel six tudor queens book 1 english edition ebook. Katherine of aragon, the true queen carnegie library of. She subsequently wrote biographies of eleanor of aquitaine, isabella of france, katherine swynford, elizabeth of york, and the princes in the. Alison weir is primarily known for writing historical nonfiction mostly biographies and that is apparent when reading this fictional account of katherine of aragon. Alison weir is a well known british author and historian who has written many historical novels.
Esteemed historian alison weir introduces the first novel in her six tudor queens series katherine of aragon. Now katherine must be prepared to fight, to the end if god wills it, for her faith, her legitimacy, and her heart. Katherine of aragon, the true queen book johnson county. Sep 21, 2018 alison weir is primarily known for writing historical nonfiction mostly biographies and that is apparent when reading this fictional account of katherine of aragon. About katherine of aragon, the true queen bestselling author and acclaimed historian alison weir takes on what no fiction writer has done before. Thanks to recent research by giles tremlett and patrick williams, we can now be fairly certain that katherines marriage to prince arthur was not consummated and that arthur died of tuberculosis. Katherine of aragon, the true queen is a work of historical fiction, using wellknown historical and public figures.
The first book of alison weirs six tudor queens series is dedicated to the story of katherine of aragon. Katherine of aragon, the true queen by alison weir ballentine books, 2016. Six tudor queens series katherine of aragon, anne boleyn, jane seymour 3 books collection set description. Katherine of aragon is the first in the six tudor queens series by bestselling british author, alison weir. Alison weir is a british historian and author, and not the american journalist and activist alison weir. Katherine of aragon, the true queen by alison weir penguin.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device. All incidents and dialogue are products of the authors imagination and are. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The true queen by bestselling historian alison weir, author of the lost tudor princess, is the first in a spellbinding six novel series about. The familiar travails of henry viiis beleaguered first wife. Katherine of aragon, the true queen by alison weir, 9781472227515, available at book depository with free delivery. Katherine of aragon, the true queen audiobook alison.
Alison was born in july 8, 1951 in london, england. Acclaimed, bestselling historian alison weir has based her enthralling account of henry viiis first wife on extensive research and new theories. Katherine of aragon, the true queen by alison weir falling pomegranate seeds. Katherine of aragon, the true queen by alison weir. A new york times bestselling authorsix tudor queensbestselling author and acclaimed historian alison weir takes on what no fiction writer has done before. The author of 14 biographies and 5 previous novels about the tudors, weir the lost tudor princess. In this captivating opening volume, weir brings to life the tumultuous tale of katherine of aragon, henrys first, devoted, and true queen. It portrays her life as the tragic victim of circumstance she was, but also illustrates her intellect and desire to be a good queen. The new york times bestselling author of the six wives of henry viii and the war of the roses, historian alison weir crafts fascinating portraits of englands infamous house of tudor line. Katherine of aragon, the true queen by alison weir overview bestselling author and acclaimed historian alison weir takes on what no fiction writer has done before.
The true queen, anne boleyn, a kings obsession, jane seymour. Nor is alison weir to be confused with her sisterinlaw of the same name. Praise for katherine of aragon, the true queen alison weir starts off her fictional series about the wives of henry viii with a nuanced portrayal of katherine of aragon. Katherine of aragon, the true queen by alison weir book. Alison takes you on an engrossing journey at katherine s side and shows her extraordinary strength of character and intelligence. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading katherine of aragon, the true queen. In her new novel, meticulously researched as ever, she tells the dramatic and compulsive story of katherine of aragon, the first queen of king henry viii famously cast aside for failing to produce a living male heir and for which she was eventually divorced by henry in 1533.
Alison weir is the topselling female historian and the fifth bestselling historian overall in the united kingdom, and has sold over 2. A novel six tudor queenspaperback jane seymour, the haunted queen. Weirs portrayal is far from that of a weak, victimized woman, but one of a courageous, strong, devoted queen fighting for her life and rights. Bestselling author and acclaimed historian alison weir takes on what no fiction writer has done before. Katherine of aragon, the true queen weir alison download. May 06, 2016 alison weir reads a passage from katherine of aragon, the true queen while standing in katherine of aragon s original apartments at hampton court palace. Based on extensive new research, it is a portrayal that shatters the many myths about henry viiis longsuffering first wife. Alison takes you on an engrossing journey at katherines side and shows her extraordinary strength of character and intelligence. Here weir focuses on elizabeth i, also known as the virgin queen, who ascended to the throne at age 25 and never married, yet ruled for 44 years and steered england into its golden age. Katherine of aragon, the true queen weir alison download bok.
The six tudor queens book series by alison weir includes books katherine of aragon. Katherine of aragon, the true queen rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far. A woman who believed that to be the wife of a king was her destiny. In this captivating opening volume, weirbrings to life the tumultuous tale of katherine of aragon, henrys first, devoted, and. She reveals a strong, spirited woman determined to fight for her rights and the rightful place of her daughter. Nov 04, 2016 ive read many of alison weirs nonfiction books as well. Each chapter covers a year or two in katherines life, charting events from her arrival in england in 1501 to her death in 1536. The true queen by bestselling historian alison weir, author of the lost tudor princess, is the first in a spellbinding six novel series about henry viiis queens. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A novel six tudor queenspaperback anna of kleve, the princess in the portrait. Ive read many of alison weirs nonfiction books as well.
Alison weir is a british writer of history books, and latterly historical novels, mostly in the form of biographies about british royalty her first published work, 1989s britains royal families, was a genealogical overview of the british royal family. The true queen by alison weir overview bestselling author and acclaimed historian alison weir takes on what no fiction writer has done before. May 31, 2016 now katherine must be prepared to fight, to the end if god wills it, for her faith, her legitimacy, and her heart. Katherine of aragon, the true queen by alison weir the geeky.
Ive already read and loved the second and third books in this series, so i was eager to read katherine of aragon, the true queen. Dec 16, 2015 esteemed historian alison weir introduces the first novel in her six tudor queens series katherine of aragon. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read katherine of aragon, the true queen. Katherine of aragon, the true queen by alison weir kirkus. Katherine of aragon, the true queen six tudor queens series. It portrays her life as the tragic victim of circumstance she was, but also illustrates her intellect and desire to. Most of her novels are in the form of history books and historical depictions, revolving around the biographies of british royalty. Katherine of aragon, the true queen audiobook by alison. See the complete six tudor queens series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. A novel six tudor queens paperback anne boleyn, a kings obsession. The christian science monitor weir is excellent on the little details that bring a world to life. Anne boleyn, a kings obsession by alison weir headline pub.
1381 1261 643 921 1227 339 666 783 1074 183 85 1535 649 518 1271 187 253 562 99 1455 127 420 1057 1234 795 1532 866 1117 193 250 71 725 928 1037 1116 919 251 1441 1465 978 1031