This is the second book in Plaidy's Tudors Series and tells the story of Katherine of Aragon from the death of her first husband Prince Arthur to her marriage to the new King Henry VIII. It is quite easy to feel for Katherine in this story as she is little more than a pawn in the political games between Ferdinand of Aragon and miserly Henry VII. Throughout the whole book there is a long series of death and tragedy for Katherine to bear, which is ultimately the story of her life, but she bear it all with honour and dignity. As Henry VII draws to the close of his life you begin to wonder what the future might hold for Katherine, but you also wonder whether Henry VIII's decision to marry is out of a desire to anger his father. Of course we know the end of the story but, and despite the fact that I am a huge fan of Anne Boleyn, I still feel a great sadness for the life this woman led. An enjoyable read.
Ciao
Sue
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Reading challenge 4/20 - currently reading Drop Dead Gorgeous by Jackie Collins (in print) and The picture of Dorian Gray (on Kindle)
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