The Constant Princess
of Philippa Gregory (Goodreads Author)
Series: The Plantagenet and Tudor Novels #6
Description
Splendid and sumptuous historical novel from the internationally bestselling author, Philippa Gregory, telling of the early life of Katherine of Aragon.We think of Katherine of Aragon as the barren wife of a notorious king; but behind this legacy lies a fascinating story.Katherine of Aragon is born Catalina, the Spanish Infanta, to parents who are both rulers and warriors. Aged four, she is betrothed to Arthur, Prince of Wales, and is raised to be Queen of England. She is never in doubt that it is her destiny to rule that far-off, wet, cold land.Her faith is tested when her prospective father-in-law greets her arrival in her new country with a great insult; Arthur seems little better than a boy; the food is strange and the customs coarse. Slowly she adapts to the first Tudor court, and life as Arthurâs wife grows ever more bearable.But when the studious young man dies, she is left to make her own future: how can she now be queen, and found a dynasty? Only by marrying Arthurâs young brother, the sunny but spoilt Henry. His father and grandmother are against it; her powerful parents prove little use. Yet Katherine is her motherâs daughter and her fighting spirit is strong.She will do anything to achieve her aim; even if it means telling the greatest lie, and holding to it.
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Book Details
- Format Paperback
- Pages 390 pages
- Publisher Washington Square Press
- Publication Date September 6th 2006
- First Publication 10/28/05
- Language English
- ISBN 9780743272490
- Edition Not informed
- Category Other
- Scenario ['London, England', 'Ludlow, Wales (United Kingdom)']
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