{"product_id":"six-tudor-queens-anna-of-kleve-queen-of-secrets-9781472227768","title":"Six Tudor Queens Anna of Kleve Queen of Secrets","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cfont size=\"+1\"\u003e \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e''Alison Weir transforms Henry VIII''s much-maligned fourth wife into a woman of passion, courage and mystery'' Tracy Borman \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlison Weir, historian and author of the \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers \u003ci\u003eKatherine of Aragon: The True Queen\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAnne Boleyn: A King''s Obsession \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eJane Seymour: The Haunted Queen\u003c\/i\u003e, paints a spellbinding portrait of Anna of Kleve, Henry VIII''s fourth queen.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''This six-book series looks likely to become a landmark in historical fiction'' \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA GERMAN PRINCESS WITH A GUILTY SECRET.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe King is in love with a portrait, but the real Anna does not enchant him.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe must win him over. Everyone knows that Henry won''t stand for a problem queen. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut rumours of Anna''s past are rife at court - dangerous talk that could mark her downfall. Can this clever, spirited young woman reach out in friendship to the King, and gain his love forever?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is an Anne of Cleves we all think we know - the dumpy fourth wife so uninspiring that Henry VIII couldn't even consummate their marriage. Alison Weir gives us a radically different 'Anna of Kleve' - one who is definitely hiding some secrets under her thick, unbecoming German gown. It takes a writer of Weir's skill to make us believe her fantasia on the established story. But more importantly, it takes a historian of Weir's experience - her familiarity with the sources, and the period detail - to use this compelling fiction to cast a revealing fresh light on the real historical figure. -- Sarah Gristwood\u003cbr\u003eIn this vivid and beautifully crafted portrayal, \u003cb\u003eAlison Weir transforms Henry VIII's much-maligned fourth wife into a woman of passion, courage and mystery.\u003c\/b\u003e  Utterly gripping and endlessly surprising, this novel captivates from the first page to the last.  It is like meeting Anna of Kleve for the very first time.  A masterpiece. -- Tracy Borman\u003cbr\u003eThe latest novel in this \u003cb\u003eevocative chronicle\u003c\/b\u003e of Henry's wives offers an unusual perspective on the king. His relationship with Anna is \u003cb\u003esurprisingly touching\u003c\/b\u003e, giving her moments of happiness in an unfulfilled life. * S Mag, Sunday Express *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnna of Kleve comes alive on the page \u003c\/b\u003ein surprising and mysterious ways that only an author of \u003cb\u003eWeir's superb finesse\u003c\/b\u003e can achieve. I always thought Anna was the most clever of Henry's discarded wives, but Weir has put \u003cb\u003equite a twist to her tale\u003c\/b\u003e that I utterly buy into and applaud. -- Susan Ronald\u003cbr\u003eA rounded, interesting portrait of the one who outlived the other wives * The Times *\u003cbr\u003eAn \u003cb\u003eoutstanding novel\u003c\/b\u003e, the \u003cb\u003emost intriguing so far\u003c\/b\u003e in Weir's 'Six Queens' series... Anna is a survivor... Weir tells her story with \u003cb\u003epassion\u003c\/b\u003e, a \u003cb\u003estrong emotional pulse\u003c\/b\u003e and an \u003cb\u003eexcellent knowledge base\u003c\/b\u003e * Historical Novel Review *\u003cbr\u003eThis \u003cb\u003ewell-researched, beautifully crafted\u003c\/b\u003e book offers an \u003cb\u003eemotional insight\u003c\/b\u003e into his fourth wife...drawing on new evidence to create \u003cb\u003ea startling new image of Anna\u003c\/b\u003e. * Candis *\u003cbr\u003eThe author is a \u003cb\u003emaster storyteller\u003c\/b\u003e and creates a \u003cb\u003efascinating tale\u003c\/b\u003e of love in all its guises * The Sun *\u003cbr\u003eAlison Weir creates \u003cb\u003ea stunning portrait of a highly intelligent and beloved royal queen\u003c\/b\u003e ... Meticulously researched, this is a \u003cb\u003ethoroughly enjoyable\u003c\/b\u003e and enlightening account of a woman whose name is known to most, but whose character has remained a mystery * Woman's Weekly *\u003cbr\u003eAlison Weir imparts some \u003cb\u003efascinating royal revelations\u003c\/b\u003e * Choice Magazine *\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Headline Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48739418112343,"sku":"9781472227768","price":10.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781472227768.jpg?v=1720052189","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/six-tudor-queens-anna-of-kleve-queen-of-secrets-9781472227768","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}