My lady of Cleves : a novel of Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves

The Absorbing Story of Henry VIII's Fourth Queen, Her Secret Love, Her Power-Hungry Husband, and the Country That Ruled Them All "At long last Anne of Cleves gets her day as a noble and highminded heroine in the lists of historical fiction!" - CHICAGO TRIBUNE My Lady of Cleves reveals the mesmerizing story of Anne of Cleves, Henry VIII's fourth wife, one of the rare women who matched wits successfully with the fiery king and lived to tell the tale. Written by world-renowned historical novelist Margaret Campbell Barnes, My Lady of Cleves gives 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. A treat for readers of Tudor fiction and those fascinated by the complex relationships of Henry VIII and his wives, My Lady of Cleves leads readers into a world of high drama and courtly elegance. *INCLUDES READING GROUP GUIDE* ** "Turns A BRILLIANT LIGHT on one of the lustiest and one of the most dramatic periods of English history."—Philadelphia Inquirer The mesmerizing story of Anne of Cleves, fourth wife of Henry VIII, one of the rare women who matched wits successfully with the fiery king and lived to tell the tale. 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 and won the hearts of his subjects in the process. Written by world-renowned historical novelist Margaret Campbell Barnes, My Lady of Cleves gives readers an intimate portrait of the warm, unpretentious princess who never expected to become Queen of England and how she navigated a world of high drama and courtly elegance. A refreshing historical fiction about infamous Tudor England, fans of Philippa Gregory, Anya Seton and Bernard Cornwell will delight in this tale of Henry's fourth Queen, her secret love, her power-hungry husband, and the country that ruled them all. Praise for My Lady of Cleves: "At long last Anne of Cleves gets her day as a noble and highminded heroine in the lists of historical fiction!" — Chicago Tribune "Barnes' vision of Anne is so different from others I have encountered, it was like reading her story for the first time. This is the Anne of Cleves I choose to live in my memory." —Books N Border Collies "an appealing story of a woman who makes the best of a bad situation... it's nice to see this novel in particular being reissued." —Reading, Ranting, and Raving "I have to say that from the moment I read the inscription, I was hooked in this book... Anne is brought to life, and is portrayed as a capable woman..." —Historical Tapestry The Absorbing Story Of Henry Viii's Fourth Queen, Her Secret Love, Her Power-hungry Husband, And The Country That Ruled Them All At Long Last Anne Of Cleves Gets Her Day As A Noble And Highminded Heroine In The Lists Of Historical Fiction! - Chicago Tribune My Lady Of Cleves Reveals The Mesmerizing Story Of Anne Of Cleves, Henry Viii's Fourth Wife, One Of The Rare Women Who Matched Wits Successfully With The Fiery King And Lived To Tell The Tale. Written By World-renowned Historical Novelist Margaret Campbell Barnes, My Lady Of Cleves Gives 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. A Treat For Readers Of Tudor Fiction And Those Fascinated By The Complex Relationships Of Henry Viii And His Wives, My Lady Of Cleves Leads Readers Into A World Of High Drama And Courtly Elegance. Turns A Brilliant Light On One Of The Lustiest And One Of The Most Dramatic Periods Of English History. - Philadelphia Inquirer