My Lady of Cleves: A Novel of Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves

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Written by world-renouned historical novelist Margaret Campbell Barnes, My Lady of Clevesgives readers an intimate portrait of the warm, unpretentious princess who never expected to become Queen of England. Knowing the king's ravenous desire for a son, and aware of the disastrous consequences of not bearing an heir, Anne of Cleves bravely took on the duty of weathering the Tudor King's temper, whims, arrogance, and irresponsible passions—and won the hearts of his subjects in the process.

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A treat for readers of Tudor fiction and those fascinated by the complex relationships of Henry VIII and his wives, My Lady of Clevesleads readers into a world of high drama and courtly elegance.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 331 pages

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