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The Secret Bride

The Secret Bride

DramaHistorical Fiction
Pages
416
Published
2008
Language
English

Synopsis

Mary Tudor, the headstrong younger sister of King Henry VIII, becomes a political pawn when she is promised to the elderly King Louis of France. Heartbroken, Mary accepts her fate but secures a promise from her brother: her next marriage will be her choice. Driven by a forbidden passion, she is determined to use her cunning and courage to forge her own destiny, just as her royal brother lives by his own rules.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

RomanticAdventurousEmotional
Forbidden LoveCourt Intrigue

Genres

Drama Historical Fiction History

About the author

D
Diane Haeger

Diane Haeger writes historical fiction focused on the lives of notable women in European history. She is best known for her novel Courtesan, which follows the life of Diane de Poitiers. Her work often explores the personal relationships and political pressures found within royal courts.

Characters

Mary TudorProtagonist
King Henry VIIISupporting
Louis XIISupporting
All characters in The Secret Bride

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