مری رز: پرنسس تودور، ملکهٔ فرانسه، زندگی فوق‌العادهٔ خواهر هنری هشتم

Mary Rose was Henry VIIIs younger sister. She was born in 1496 and grew into a feisty, colourful character. She consented to marry the elderly king of France in 1514 as part of Henrys peace deal on condition that next time round she could make her own choice. Louis XII was dead within three months of their marriage - danced to death by his young bride according to court gossip. She then swiftly and secretly - married her long time admirer, Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk who had been sent to France to bring the Princess home. Brandon was the kings bosom friend and despite his promise, Henry was annoyed. Nevertheless the couple were publicly wedded at Greenwich in May 1515. Henry was deeply attached to his sister and may have named his great warship after her. Mary Rose opposed Henrys marriage to Anne Boleyn but despite this their mutual affection endured. To the end of her life in 1533, Mary was known as the French Queen. She left two daughters, Eleanor and Frances and it was the latter whose eldest daughter, Lady Jane, who briefly became queen on the death of Edward VI in 1553. The contemporary view of Henry VIII's younger sister, Princess Mary Rose, as one of the most beautiful princesses in Europe, was an arresting one. Glorious to behold, this Tudor Princess, with her red hair flowing loose to her waist, was also impossible for Henry to control. She first married the King of France, a match of great importance to Henry's diplomatic plans. He was dead within three months, 'danced to death' by his young bride according to the court gossip of the period. She then secretly married her long-time admirer, Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, one of the more notorious lovers of the Tudor period. After some uncomfortable arguments with her brother, she was publicly wedded to Brandon in 1515, at Greenwich Palace. Henry remained deeply attached to his sister, and may have named his great warship after her. He continued to support her, in spite of her later opposition to his wishes The contemporary view of Henry VIII's younger sister, Princess Mary Rose, as one of the most beautiful princesses in Europe, was an arresting one. Glorious to behold, this Tudor princess with her red hair flowing loose to her waist, was also impossible for Henry to control. This biography brings the princess to life once more