The bestselling historical novelist follows up Elizabeth of York: The Last White Rose with an enthralling retelling of the life of one of Britain's most infamous monarchs - Henry VIII.
The magnificent new Tudor novel from Alison Weir, author of the Sunday Times-bestselling Six Tudor Queens series. This is Henry VIII - his side of the story.
A young boy grows up dreaming of knights and chivalry. Harry is the second son. He is never meant to rule. But the death of his brother changes everything, and great destiny awaits this young prince. One day he will be the most infamous king in English history.
Henry VIII. His story.
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
ISBN: 9781472278081
Number of pages: 640
Weight: 909 g
Dimensions: 238 x 160 x 58 mm
Alison Weir makes Henry VIII's story feel like it has never been told before . . . she gets under the skin of the man who is so often dismissed as a much-married monster and gives us an altogether more nuanced, compelling and human portrayal - Tracy Borman
As always, Alison Weir is ahead of the curve - and at the top of her game. Her wide knowledge and unparalleled understanding of the Tudor era fuels a sympathetic, but never sycophantic, portrait of England's most compelling king - Sarah Gristwood
This is royal Tudor life both in broad scope and intimate detail and readers are in for a sumptuous journey - Elizabeth Chadwick
What a book! Alison has done a fantastic and impressive job of bringing to life such a notorious historical figure as a multi-faceted, imperfect yet likeable and even, at times, pitiable character . . . Complex, captivating and memorable - Tracy Rees
My thanks to Headline Review for an eARC via NetGalley of ‘Henry VIII: The Heart and the Crown’ by Alison Weir.
This is Book 2 in Weir’s Tudor Rose Trilogy following ‘Elizabeth of York: The Last White Rose’. It is a...
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An engrossing, well researched read about Henry VIII. I've enjoyed reading about him from the wives point of view, but now we get to see his side. Really balances out the story when you realise the pressures he... More
I’ve just read “Henry VIII, The Heart & The Crown” by Alison Weir on the Pigeonhole app book club both reading and commenting with others before publication. I found this book to be an absolutely terrific read, I... More
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