Alison Weir is the New York Times bestselling author of the novels The Marriage Game, A Dangerous Inheritance, Captive Queen, The Lady Elizabeth, and Innocent Traitor and numerous historical biographies, including The Lost Tudor Princess, Elizabeth of York, Mary Boleyn, The Lady in the Tower, Mistress of the Monarchy, Henry VIII, Eleanor of Aquitaine, The Life of Elizabeth I, and The Six Wives of Henry VIII. She lives in Surrey, England, with her husband.
“Alison Weir starts off her fictional series about the wives of
Henry VIII with a nuanced portrayal of Katherine of Aragon.”—The
Christian Science Monitor
“This series is a serious achievement.”—The Times (London)
“Weir is excellent on the little details that bring a world to
life.”—The Guardian
“As always, Weir demonstrates a keen eye for crafting dramatic
scenes of beautiful, accurate detail, instilling in the reader a
vivid sense of being there. . . . If this greatly impressive
inaugural installment is any indication, Tudor lovers have much to
look forward to.”—Booklist (starred review)
“Vividly detailed . . . Weir brings considerable expertise to her
fictional retelling of the life of Katherine of Aragon. . . . [The
author] portrays her sympathetically as both credulous and
steely.”—Kirkus Reviews
“The novel provides a fascinating glimpse into the personal life of
Queen Katherine behind the intricate and vicious political
intrigues of the Tudor court. . . . Meticulous research, combined
with Alison Weir’s empathy for her subject, makes this an
illuminating and engaging portrait of ‘the true queen.’”—Historical
Novels Review
“[Weir’s] fresh approach to Henry’s first wife [is] a wonderful
place to start for those unfamiliar with Katherine’s story. Weir’s
portrayal is far from that of a weak, victimized woman, but one of
a courageous, strong, devoted queen fighting for her life and
rights. An easy, quick read to begin the series.”—RT Book
Reviews
“In this first novel of the Six Tudor Queens series, Alison Weir
dazzlingly brings Katherine of Aragon to life. Based on extensive
new research, it is a portrayal that shatters the many myths about
Henry VIII’s long-suffering first wife. Far from being the
one-dimensional victim of history, she emerges as a charismatic,
indomitable, and courageous heroine whose story never fails
to enthrall.”—Tracy Borman, author of Thomas Cromwell
“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 figure. But her
real gift in all of this is making it feel so fresh and
alive.”—Charles Spencer, author of Killers of the King
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