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Perfect for anyone playing the Six soundtrack on repeat who wants to discover more about the six wives of Henry VIII! This is an edge-of-your-seat reimagining of the romance and tragedy that defined them, told from multiple points of view by award-winning and bestselling authors.
If you were one of King Henry VIII’s six wives, who would you be? Would you be Anne Boleyn, who literally lost her head? The subject of rumor and scandal like Catherine Howard? Or would you survive like Anna of Cleves?
Meet all Henry’s queens–each bound for divorce or death–in this epic novel that reads like fantasy but really happened. Watch spellbound as each wife attempts to survive their unpredictable king as he grows more obsessed with producing a male heir. And discover how the power-hungry court fanned the flames of Henry’s passions . . . and his most horrible impulses.
Brought to life by seven award-winning and bestselling authors, here is an intimate look at the royals during one of the most treacherous times in history, perfect for anyone fascinated by Britain’s Royal Family or Netflix’s The Crown.
“Ambitious and exciting.” –Bustle
“These stories of love, lust, power and intrigue never fail to fascinate.” –Shelf Awareness, Starred Review
Who’s Who:
M. T. Anderson – Henry VIII
Candace Fleming – Katharine of Aragon, wife #1
Stephanie Hemphill – Anne Boleyn, wife #2
Lisa Ann Sandell – Jane Seymour, wife #3
Jennifer Donnelly – Anna of Cleves, wife #4
Linda Sue Park – Catherine Howard, wife #5
Deborah Hopkinson – Kateryn Parr, wife #6
Publisher : Anne Schwartz Books (February 18, 2020)
Language : English
Paperback : 416 pages
ISBN-10 : 1984830333
ISBN-13 : 978-1984830333
Reading age : 12 – 17 years
Lexile measure : HL750L
Grade level : 7 – 9
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.88 x 8.25 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book interesting and enjoyable. They appreciate the timeline from each queen’s perspective, providing a great overview of the wives of Henry VIII. The characters are portrayed with personality and simplicity. The visual style is unique, with great illustrations and historical perspective. The writing style is described as well-thought-out and unique, with multiple authors telling the stories of each wife.
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