The Spanish Queen
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| Author | Carolly Erickson |
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| Genre | Historical fiction |
| Published | 2013 |
| Preceded by | The Unfaithful Queen (2012) |
The Spanish Queen is a 2013 historical fiction novel by Carolly Erickson.
Plot summary
[edit]The book focuses on Catherine of Aragon's marriage to Henry VIII, which is strained by difficulty conceiving and the repeated infant deaths of their children.
Reception
[edit]The book received praise from critics for its historical accuracy and complex portrayal of Catherine,[1][2] although it received some criticism for its lack of invention.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "The Spanish Queen". Historical Novel Society. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
- ^ "THE SPANISH QUEEN". Kirkus Reviews.
- ^ Donoghue, Steve (2013-10-29). "Book Review: The Spanish Queen". Open Letters Monthly. Retrieved 2025-05-11.