The Shadow of the Pomegranate

The Shadow of the Pomegranate

By Jean Plaidy aka Eleanor Hibbert

Pages

306

Rating

3.82

Year

1962

FictionHistorical FictionHistoricalAudiobookBritish LiteratureTudor Period

Description

Whilst the young King Henry VIII basks in the pageants and games of his glittering court, his doting queen's health and fortunes fade. Henry's affections for his older wife soon stray, leaving the lonely Katharine to instead use her marital sway to dangerous foreign advantage. Overseas battles play on Henry's volatile temper, and whilst many his power, rumours of his fruitful affairs are notorious. With no legitimate heir yet born, Katharine once again begins to fear for her future...
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