The Taming of the Queen
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Author | Philippa Gregory |
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Language | English |
Series | Tudor Series |
Genre | Historical novel |
Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
Publication date | 13 August 2015 |
Publication place | United Kingdom |
Media type | Print (Hardcover) E-book |
Pages | 400 |
ISBN | 978-1-4711-3297-1 |
Preceded by | The Other Queen |
The Taming of the Queen is a historical novel by British author Philippa Gregory, published on 13 August 2015. It tells the story of Kateryn Parr, the last wife of Henry VIII of England.
Plot
Henry VIII of England chooses Kateryn Parr, a 31-year-old widow, as his new wife. Aware of the ends that Henry's other wives met, Kateryn is a studious woman who promotes projects, including advocating for Scriptures in English and supporting the Protestant Reformation. Henry suffers from gout and a leg wound that will not heal throughout the novel. Parr ensures Princess Mary and Princess Elizabeth are re-legitimized by the crown. The King does BDSM with the Queen, thereby ensuring she is not executed for heresy. [1]
External links
- "The Taming of the Queen". PhilippaGregory.com. Retrieved 21 May 2015.
References
- ^ "The Taming of the Queen by Philippa Gregory". Kirkus Reviews. 4 July 2015. Retrieved 17 December 2018.