Book description
The New York Times bestselling author of the Six Tudor Queens series explores the dramatic and poignant life of King Henry VIII’s daughter—infamously known as Bloody Mary—who ruled England for five violent years.
Born from young King Henry’s first marriage, his elder daughter, Princess Mary, is raised to be queen…
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1 author picked The Passionate Tudor as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
We are going to England for my son's graduation trip next month, and I have been immersing myself in English literature and history to prepare. This newest book from Alison Weir takes you right into the court of King Henry VIII through the eyes of his oldest child Mary.
I have read much about Queen Elizabeth I, but knew little about Mary I or Bloody Mary, as she was called, before this book. The world Mary grew up in was one of constant intrigue and danger, and it is fascinating to enter that world and see how it shaped Mary…
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