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The king's secret matter

The king's secret matter

DramaHistorical Fiction
Pages
462
Published
1962
Language
English

Synopsis

This historical novel delves into the tumultuous reign of Henry VIII and his controversial pursuit of an annulment from Catherine of Aragon. It explores the political and personal drama surrounding the king's desire for a male heir and the profound impact on those caught in the royal machinations. The story blends historical accuracy with a compelling narrative of love, power, and betrayal.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseEmotionalComplex
Court IntrigueForbidden Love

Genres

Drama Historical Fiction History Romance

Authors

E
Eleanor Burford

Eleanor Alice Burford was born on September 01, 1906 in Kensington, London. Her father, Joseph Burford, was something of an odd-job man, with no steady profession, but he quickly passed on his great love of books to his young daughter. She was an avid reader from the age of four onwards. In her early twenties, she married a leather merchant, George Percival Hibbert, who shared her love of books and reading. Eleanor Burford was one of the preeminent English authors of historical fiction for m...

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