Jane Seymour, The Haunted Queen: A Novel (Six Tudor Queens)

Jane Seymour, The Haunted Queen: A Novel (Six Tudor Queens)

â€œA sumptuous historical novel anchored by its excellent depiction of Jane Seymour, Henry the VIIIâ€™s third queen . . . This is a must for all fans of Tudor fiction and history.â€â€”Publishers Weekly
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Ever since she was a child, Jane has longed for a cloistered life as a nun. But her large noble family has other plans, and as an adult, Jane is invited to the Kingâ€™s court to serve as lady-in-waiting to Queen Katherine of Aragon. The devout Katherine shows kindness to all her ladies, almost like a second mother, which makes rumors of Henryâ€™s lustful pursuit of Anne Boleynâ€”also lady-in-waiting to the queenâ€”all the more shocking.Â For Jane, the betrayal triggers memories of a haunting incident that shaped her beliefs about marriage.
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But once Henry disavows Katherine and secures Anne as his new queenâ€”forever altering the religious landscape of Englandâ€”he turns his eye to another: Jane herself. Urged to return the Kingâ€™s affection and earn favor for her family, Jane is drawn into a dangerous political game that pits her conscience against her desires. Can Jane be the one to give the King his long-sought-after son, or will she be cast aside like the women who came before her?
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Bringing new insight to this compelling story, Alison Weir marries meticulous research with gripping historical fiction to re-create the dramas and intrigues of the most renowned court in English history. At its center is a loving and compassionate woman who captures the heart of a king, and whose life will hang in the balance for it.
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Praise for Jane Seymour, The Haunted Queen
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â€œBestselling [Alison] Weirâ€™s impressive novel shows why Jane deserves renewed attention [and] illustrates Janeâ€™s unlikely journey from country knightâ€™s daughter to queen of England. . . . From the richly appointed decor to the religious tenor of the time, the historical ambience is first-rate.â€â€”Booklist (starred review)

â€œDeft, authoritative biographical fiction . . . a dramatic and empathic portrait of Jane Seymour.â€â€”Kirkus Reviews
Country USA
Brand Ballantine Books
Manufacturer Ballantine Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781101966563
Color Grey
ReleaseDate 2019-05-07
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781101966563

Country	USA
Brand	Ballantine Books
Manufacturer	Ballantine Books
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9781101966563
Color	Grey
ReleaseDate	2019-05-07
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781101966563

Jane Seymour, The Haunted Queen: A Novel (Six Tudor Queens)

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