The Last Wife of Henry VIII
by Carolly Erickson
The Last Wife of Henry VIII by Carolly Erickson holds a well received rating of 3.88 out of 5, based on 10.2K reader ratings. First published in 1980. The book spans 326 pages.
About The Last Wife of Henry VIII
Courageous, attractive, romantic, intelligent, Catherine Parr became the sixth wife of Henry VIII. Her story, as Carolly Erickson re-creates it, is page-turning drama: from the splendors of the Field of the Cloth of Gold to the gory last years of the outsize King Henry, when heads rolled and England trembled, Catherine bestrode her destiny and survived to marry her true love.Catherine Parr attracted the king’s lust and, though much in love with the handsome Thomas Seymour, was thrown into the intrigue-filled snake pit of the royal court. While victims of the king’s wrath suffered torture and execution, Catherine persevered—until, at last, she came within the orbit of the royal fury. King Henry toyed with her, first ordering her arrested, then granting her clemency. She managed to evade execution, but she knew that the king had his wandering eye fixed on wife number seven. She was spared by his death and married the attractive but dangerously unbalanced Seymour. Her triumph was shadowed by rivalry with the young Princess Elizabeth, whose lands and influence the lecherous Seymour coveted. Catherine won the contest, but at great cost.In The Last Wife of Henry VIII, critically acclaimed author Carolly Erickson brings this dramatic story of survival and redemption to life.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Carolly Erickson |
| Published | 1980 |
| Pages | 326 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction, History, Romance, Biography & Memoir |
| Average Rating | 3.88 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,172 |
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What genre is The Last Wife of Henry VIII?
The Last Wife of Henry VIII is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction, History, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is The Last Wife of Henry VIII worth reading?
Based on 10.2K reader ratings, The Last Wife of Henry VIII has an average score of 3.88 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Last Wife of Henry VIII?
The Last Wife of Henry VIII has 326 pages.
Who wrote The Last Wife of Henry VIII?
The Last Wife of Henry VIII was written by Carolly Erickson. It was first published in 1980.
What is the ISBN for The Last Wife of Henry VIII?
The ISBN-13 for The Last Wife of Henry VIII is 9780312352190.0.
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