The Queen's Rival: In the Court of Henry VIII (Henry VIII's Court) Paperback - 2011
by Haeger, Diane
- Used
- very good
- Paperback
From the author of The Queen's Mistake comes the untold story of King Henry VIII's first well-known mistress.
As the beautiful daughter of courtiers, Elizabeth "Bessie" Blount is overjoyed when she secures a position as maid of honor to Katherine of Aragon. But when she captures the attention of the king himself, there are whispers that the queen ought to be worried for her throne.
When Bess gives birth to a healthy son the whispers become a roar. But soon the infamous Boleyn girls come to court and Henry's love for her begins to fade. Now, Bess must turn to her trusted friend, the illegitimate son of Cardinal Wolsey, to help her move beyond life as the queen's rival...
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- Title The Queen's Rival: In the Court of Henry VIII (Henry VIII's Court)
- Author Haeger, Diane
- Binding Paperback
- Edition First Trade Pape
- Condition Used - Very Good
- Pages 416
- Volumes 3
- Language ENG
- Publisher Berkley, New York, NY, U.S.A.
- Date 2011
- Bookseller's Inventory # 324844A
- ISBN 9780451232205 / 0451232208
- Weight 0.73 lbs (0.33 kg)
- Dimensions 8.23 x 5.55 x 0.92 in (20.90 x 14.10 x 2.34 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
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Themes
- Chronological Period: 16th Century
- Cultural Region: British
- Library of Congress subjects Historical fiction, Biographical fiction
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2010039719
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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Summary
As the beautiful daughter of courtiers, Elizabeth "Bessie" Blount is overjoyed when she secures a position as maid of honor to Katherine of Aragon. But when she captures the attention of the king himself, there are whispers that the queen ought to be worried for her throne.
When Bess gives birth to a healthy son the whispers become a roar. But soon the infamous Boleyn girls come to court and Henry's love for her begins to fade. Now, Bess must turn to her trusted friend, the illegitimate son of Cardinal Wolsey, to help her move beyond life as the queen's rival...
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- Publishers Weekly, 01/17/2011, Page 0
