The King's Secret Matter: (The Tudor saga: book 4): power and passion are the forces at play in this mesmerising novel set in the Tudor court from the undisputed Queen of British historical fiction
ديسمبر 2010 · Tudor Saga الكتاب 4 · Random House
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معلومات عن هذا الكتاب الإلكتروني
Historical romance at its very best: fans of Philippa Gregory will love this captivating journey back in time from multi-million copy and international bestselling author Jean Plaidy.
'Jean Plaidy conveys the texture of various patches of the past with such rich complexity' - Guardian
'These books are page-turners; they offer a wonderful way to learn about history... and their stories will remain with you for ever' -- Daily Express
'Every bit as exciting and moving today as they were when first written.' -- Woman & Home
'Such an amazing book! Full of twists and turns, kept me hooked!' -- ***** Reader reviews
'Another masterpiece from Jean Plaidy about Henry VIII.' -- ***** Reader reviews
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After twelve years of marriage, the once fortuitous union of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon has declined into a loveless stalemate. Their only child, Mary, is disregarded as a suitable heir, and Henry's need for a legitimate son to protect the Tudor throne has turned him into a callous and greatly feared ruler.
When the young and intriguing Anne Boleyn arrives from the French court, Henry is easily captivated by her dark beauty and bold spirit.
But his desire to possess the wily girl leads to a deadly struggle of power that promises to tear apart the lives of Katharine and Mary, and forever change England's faith...
The Tudor saga continues in Murder Most Royal.
'Jean Plaidy conveys the texture of various patches of the past with such rich complexity' - Guardian
'These books are page-turners; they offer a wonderful way to learn about history... and their stories will remain with you for ever' -- Daily Express
'Every bit as exciting and moving today as they were when first written.' -- Woman & Home
'Such an amazing book! Full of twists and turns, kept me hooked!' -- ***** Reader reviews
'Another masterpiece from Jean Plaidy about Henry VIII.' -- ***** Reader reviews
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After twelve years of marriage, the once fortuitous union of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon has declined into a loveless stalemate. Their only child, Mary, is disregarded as a suitable heir, and Henry's need for a legitimate son to protect the Tudor throne has turned him into a callous and greatly feared ruler.
When the young and intriguing Anne Boleyn arrives from the French court, Henry is easily captivated by her dark beauty and bold spirit.
But his desire to possess the wily girl leads to a deadly struggle of power that promises to tear apart the lives of Katharine and Mary, and forever change England's faith...
The Tudor saga continues in Murder Most Royal.
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نبذة عن المؤلف
Jean Plaidy, one of the preeminent authors of historical fiction for most of the twentieth century, is the pen name of the prolific English author Eleanor Hibbert, also known as Victoria Holt. Jean Plaidy's novels had sold more than 14 million copies worldwide by the time of her death in 1993.
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