Six Tudor Queens: Katharine Parr, The Sixth Wife (Hardback)
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Six Tudor Queens: Katharine Parr, The Sixth Wife (Hardback)

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Published: 13/05/2021
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The culmination of Weir’s sweeping Tudor saga focuses on the last of Henry VIII’s sextet of wives, Katharine Parr, and tells a compelling tale of religious suppression, unrequited love and regal duty.   

A woman torn between love and duty.

Two husbands dead, a boy and a sick man. And now Katharine is free to make her own choice.

The ageing King's eye falls upon her. She cannot refuse him... or betray that she wanted another. She becomes the sixth wife - a queen and a friend. Henry loves and trusts her. But Katharine is hiding another secret in her heart, a deeply held faith that could see her burn...

Renowned historian Alison Weir, author of the Sunday Times bestselling Six Tudor Queens series, reveals a warm, clever woman of great fortitude who rose boldly to every turn her life took: Henry VIII's last wife - Katharine Parr, the queen who survived him.

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
ISBN: 9781472227829
Number of pages: 528
Weight: 774 g
Dimensions: 238 x 160 x 46 mm


MEDIA REVIEWS

Katheryn emerges from the pages of this beautifully realised portrayal as beguiling, vivacious and, in the end, tragically naive . . .This novel will captivate you and break your heart. Utterly sublime

For the first time I felt as though, thanks to Alison's skilful writing and storytelling, I came to "know" Katharine. The book is utterly exceptional and beautifully crafted, with a keen eye for detail - solid gold for Tudor history lovers - Nicola Tallis

This brilliant series has brought Henry VIII's six wives to life as never before, and with Katharine Parr Alison Weir has saved the best until last. With stunning period detail and compelling drama throughout, Katharine emerges as a woman far ahead of her time: fiercely intelligent, courageous, passionate and inspiring, charting a course through the deadly waters of the Tudor court. This novel will enthrall and inspire, just as much as it will break your heart. - Tracy Borman

Weir demonstrates her deep knowledge of the period offering fascinating detail on all aspects of Tudor life. . .It is a profoundly moving story that lingers long after the last page is turned

Alison's sensitively drawn novel will change everyone's preconceptions

This is a detailed and convincing portrait of an extraordinary life. Taken as a whole, this series is a serious achievement - The Times

This masterly novel seamlessly blends history into the story's fabric. A superb read and a remarkable end to a brilliant series - Historical Novel Society

This is my favourite of the series

An absorbing and fascinating read, meticulously researched, as is always the case with Alison's work, and she really made Katherine live for me - Sarah Rayne

Katharine Parr deserves better than to be known just as Henry VIII's sixth wife - the one who survived. And there's no-one better placed than Alison Weir to restore her to her rightful place. Alison gives full weight to Parr the writer and reformer - the first woman in England to publish under her own name! - but she also explores the loving, passionate Katharine who was so much more than just a nurse to the ageing Henry. The 'Six Tudor Queens' series has been something of a ground-breaker in showing the light historical fiction can shed on historical fact. It's wonderful to see it go out on such a high note - Sarah Gristwood

Alison Weir's Katharine Parr The Sixth Wife is a tour de force. Known to all school children as "survived" Katharine Parr is shown to be the essence of goodness and a heartwarming, brave soul living in ruthless times. If you think you know everything about Henry VIII's last queen, you're in for a wonderful treat-you don't! - Susan Ronald

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“Brilliant historical read”

Alison Weir’s combination of skilled writing and exceptional historical knowledge makes for the best historical novels. She manages to make history come alive as you live and breathe the time period. Although you... More

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“The 6th wife”

This is not a quick read. It is a book that deserves you spending time to digest all the detail. Alison Weir has once again brought the 6th queen to life in this book. Fabulous research has led to a riveting book.... More

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“Review by The Disney Bookworm”

I have been reading Alison Weir books since I was a teenager so imagine how much I fangirled when I was given the opportunity to read an advanced copy of her final book in the Tudor Queens series!
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