She, however, is in love with Sir Thomas Seymour, brother to the late Queen Jane.

Having sent his much-beloved but deceitful young wife Katheryn Howard to her beheading, King Henry fixes his lonely eyes on a more mature woman, thirty-year-old, twice-widowed Katharine Parr. “A superb read and a remarkable end to a brilliant series.”- Historical Novel Society Bestselling author and acclaimed historian Alison Weir brings her Tudor Queens series to a close with the remarkable story of Henry VIII's sixth and final wife, who manages to survive him and remarry, only to be thrown into a romantic intrigue that threatens the very throne of England. ‘Utterly gripping and endlessly surprising’ Tracy Borman ‘Well researched and engrossing’ Good Housekeeping ‘Profoundly moving… lingers long after the last page’ Elizabeth Fremantle ‘Weir is excellent on the little details that bring a world to life’ Guardian ‘An absorbing and fascinating read, meticulously researched as is always the case with Alison’s work, and she really made Katharine live’ SARAH RAYNE If you think you know everything about Henry VIII’s last queen, you’re in for a wonderful treat – you don’t!’ SUSAN RONALD ‘For the first time I felt as though, thanks to Alison’s skilful writing and storytelling, I came to “know” Katharine’ NICOLA TALLIS As King Henry ages, the machinations of his vicious court are never far away’ HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY ‘The conversations are sparkling, gripping and word-perfect. And there’s no-one better placed than Alison Weir to restore her to her rightful place’ SARAH GRISTWOOD ‘Katharine Parr deserves better than to be known just as Henry VIII’s sixth wife – the one who survived. Renowned, bestselling historian Alison Weir reveals a warm, clever woman of great fortitude who rose boldly to every turn her life took. But Katharine is hiding another secret in her heart, a deeply held faith that could see her burn… She becomes Henry’s sixth wife – a queen and trusted friend. She cannot refuse him… or betray that she wanted another. Now Katharine is free to make her own choice. This novel will enthral and inspire, just as much as it will break your heart’ TRACY BORMANĪlison Weir, historian and author of the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling SIX TUDOR QUEENS series, recounts the story of Henry VIII’s last wife – Katharine Parr, the queen who survived him. ‘This brilliant series has brought Henry VIII’s six wives to life as never before. ‘A detailed and convincing portrait of an extraordinary life… this series is a serious achievement’ THE TIMES

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