Hers is a fascinating story and this novel brings her to life along with her husband, his parents and hers–and tells the story of the strong women who ruled both Spain and England in the early 1500’s. As Queen Katherine of England she reigns with and directs the actions of Henry VIII. She accomplishes this with determination and skillful manipulation. However, when Arthur dies before his father, Catalina is left in limbo and the only way that she can now become Queen is to marry the younger son, Henry. Splendid and sumptuous historical novel from this internationally bestselling author, telling of the early life of Katherine of Aragon. The marriage of Arthur and Catalina is one of equality and love–they are committed to being the best King and Queen for England when the day comes that Arthur will succeed his father. Philippa Gregory is a British historical author, writer of the award winning The Other Boleyn Girl and The White Queen, basis for the BBC One drama. From 1 New York Times bestselling author and ''queen of royal fiction'' (USA Today) Philippa Gregory comes the remarkable story of Katherine of Aragon, Princess of Spain, daughter of two great monarchs, and eventual Queen of England when she marries the infamous King Henry VIII. It is Arthur who is the first husband of Catalina, daughter of Isabella and Ferdinand, King and Queen of Spain.Īs Ferdinand and Isabella ruthlessly rid Spain of the Moors and Jews, the British Isles, during the reign of Henry VII, is a relatively peaceful country, concerned about the power of France and the threat of Scottish invasion, but not at war.
This novel takes us back to the childhood of Henry VIII and his older brother Arthur, heir to the throne. This is the fourth novel in a series of historical fiction about the British Kings and Queens, featuring Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, and Anne Boleyn.
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