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The King's Curse
The King's Curse
The King's Curse
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The King's Curse

Written by Philippa Gregory

Narrated by Bianca Amato

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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author behind the acclaimed Starz series The White Queen comes the story of lady-in-waiting Margaret Pole and her unique view of King Henry VIII’s stratospheric rise to power in Tudor England.

As an heir to the Plantagenets, Margaret is seen by the King’s mother, the Red Queen, as a rival to the Tudor claim to the throne. She is buried in marriage to a Tudor supporter—Sir Richard Pole, governor of Wales—and becomes guardian to Arthur, the young Prince of Wales, and his beautiful bride, Katherine of Aragon.

But Margaret’s destiny, as cousin to the White Princess, is not for a life in the shadows. Tragedy throws her into poverty, yet a royal death restores her to her place at young Henry VIII’s court where she becomes chief lady-in-waiting to Queen Katherine. There she watches the dominance of the Spanish queen over her husband and her tragic decline.

Amid the rapid deterioration of the Tudor court, Margaret must choose whether her allegiance is to the increasingly tyrannical Henry VIII or to her beloved queen. Caught between the old and the new, Margaret must find her own way, concealing her knowledge that an old curse cast upon all the Tudors is slowly coming true...
LanguageEnglish
Release dateSep 9, 2014
ISBN9781442369979
Author

Philippa Gregory

Philippa Gregory is an internationally renowned author of historical novels. She holds a PhD in eighteenth-century literature from the University of Edinburgh. Works that have been adapted for television include A Respectable Trade, The Other Boleyn Girl and The Queen's Fool. The Other Boleyn Girl is now a major film, starring Scarlett Johansson, Natalie Portman and Eric Bana. Philippa Gregory lives in the North of England with her family.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    Phillipa Gregory has created another memorable heroine in Margaret Pole. She grows in grace and dignity as the reign of Henry VIII descends into madness and corruption

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Brilliant book. So much depth, so much pain at the destruction of the faith and the monasteries. The authors note at the end is really insightful about Henry as an abuser and powerful man who acts with impunity like so many rulers today.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Loved this book was one of my favorites yet. Poor Margaret poles life was so full of sadness and constant betrayal it’s insane to think that this is based on real history and not just a complete fiction novel!!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Excellent narration, really brought the story to life. The story has made me think in depth about the times and has left me wanting to know more. Highly recommended
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I knew very little about Margaret Pole, and I found this book fascinating. It is a sad tale, but for women in the Tudor court, it’s to be expected.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Loved it! Highly recommended. Great for a long car ride.