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Fatal Throne: The Wives of Henry VIII Tell All
by Candace Fleming, Stephanie Hemphill, Deborah Hopkinson, M.T. Anderson, Linda Sue Park, Jennifer Donnelly, Lisa Ann Sandell
Copy received via Netgalley for an honest review
I am a bit if a history buff, so I do at times like to dive into a story set way back when.
The title, though accurate, does make this sound a bit like a Jackie Collins style novel - which it isn't!
History has proven what an abhorrent man Henry VIII was to his wives. This fictionalised, first person POV by each of Henry's wives drew us a vivid picture of their lives, their loves and their destinies. I felt it made the more human to me, rather than just being names in history.
I felt that the authors did a wonderful job bringing these ladies to life. I know a lot of poetic licence is brought into play when writing a book like this, however I found this was very well written, and a way for the casual reader to learn a bit more about the Tudors.
I am a bit if a history buff, so I do at times like to dive into a story set way back when.
The title, though accurate, does make this sound a bit like a Jackie Collins style novel - which it isn't!
History has proven what an abhorrent man Henry VIII was to his wives. This fictionalised, first person POV by each of Henry's wives drew us a vivid picture of their lives, their loves and their destinies. I felt it made the more human to me, rather than just being names in history.
I felt that the authors did a wonderful job bringing these ladies to life. I know a lot of poetic licence is brought into play when writing a book like this, however I found this was very well written, and a way for the casual reader to learn a bit more about the Tudors.