Author: alisonweir

Packed with incredible true stories and legendary medieval intrigue, this epic narrative history chronicles the first five queens from the powerful royal family that ruled England and France for over three hundred years.The Plantagenet queens of England played a role in some of the most dramatic events in our history. Crusading queens, queens in rebellion against their king, seductive queens, … seductive queens, learned queens, queens in battle, queens who enlivened England with the romantic culture of southern Europe—these determined women often broke through medieval constraints to exercise power and influence, for good and sometimes for ill.This second volume of…

“Absolutely stunning” (New York Times bestselling author Tracy Borman): Beautiful Katheryn Howard captures the attention of King Henry VIII and becomes his fifth wife — but her hidden past soon comes back to haunt her. A New York Times bestselling author delivers “a vivid re-creation of a Tudor tragedy” (Kirkus Reviews).

From a New York Times bestselling author: This dramatic biography of Queen Eleanor, who was married to two 12th-century kings and boldly claimed her own power, is “exhilarating in its color, ambition, and human warmth” (Publishers Weekly). With over 4,200 five-star Goodreads ratings!

“A richly satisfying portrait” (Booklist) from a New York Times bestselling author: Forced into a loveless marriage with King Henry VIII, Anna of Kleve faces the judgment of the royal court — and the whims of her new husband. “This riveting historical resonates long after the last page is devoured” (Publishers Weekly).

“Sumptuous… A must for all fans of Tudor fiction and history” (Publishers Weekly) from a New York Times bestselling author! When lady-in-waiting Jane Seymour captures King Henry VIII’s attention, she is plunged into an unfamiliar political realm as his third wife…

From a New York Times bestselling author: Five of England’s queens come to vivid life in this riveting, century-spanning history. “Readable, well-researched… A fascinating story” (Library Journal starred review).

From a New York Times bestselling author: After Anne Boleyn captures the interest of King Henry VIII, her world is unexpectedly transformed. “Weir demonstrates a keen eye for crafting dramatic scenes of beautiful, accurate detail, instilling in the reader a vivid sense of being there” (Booklist).

From a New York Times bestselling author: At 16, Spanish princess Catalina arrives in England to marry Arthur, Prince of Wales. But an unfortunate turn of events propels her toward Henry VIII — where she will become the first of his famed six wives. “Vivid… Greatly impressive” (Booklist starred review).

This New York Times bestseller paints a fresh picture of Anne Boleyn’s last months — and reexamines Thomas Cromwell’s role in her eventual downfall. “Well-researched and compulsively readable… Weir continues to successfully mine the Tudor era, once again excavating literary gold” (Booklist).

From a New York Times bestselling author: In the wake of King Henry VIII’s death, his three children and great-niece jostled for power — but only one of them would go on to control the empire for over four decades… “A superb story” (Booklist).