Weir, Alison
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The King’s Pleasure: A Novel of Henry VIII
Weir offers a complex portrait of this mercurial monarch, capturing his zest for life while also revealing his desperation, selfishness, and greed.
The King’s Pleasure: A Novel of Henry VIII
Even at just over 600 pages, Weir’s novel has to maintain a fairly brisk pace to cover all the events of Henry’s life from adolescence onward, making this read best suited for those already familiar with the basics of his life and marital history. Tudor fiction written from Henry’s perspective is relatively rare, and Weir offers just enough of a different take here to satisfy the era’s many enthusiastic fans eager to revisit this fascinating period one more time.
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The Last White Rose: A Novel of Elizabeth of York
Recommended for fans of historical fiction.
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Katharine Parr, the Sixth Wife
Weir creates a believable portrait of a savvy woman able to hold her own despite often having her life shaped by forces outside her control. A solid choice for Tudor enthusiasts looking for a well-researched, entertaining novel.
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Queens of the Crusades: England’s Medieval Queens
Existing fans of Weir’s histories will enjoy this newest installment, while those interested in English queens of this time period will find this a suitable if occasionally patchy overview.
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Katheryn Howard: The Scandalous Queen
This entertaining novel will appeal to historical fiction readers, especially those who enjoy the works of Phillippa Gregory. Fans of The Tudors will be excited to learn more about this fascinating royal. [See Prepub Alert, 11/11/19.]
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Highly recommended for fans of the period. [See Prepub Alert, 11/26/17.]
Jane Seymour, the Haunted Queen
Highly recommended for fans of the period. [See Prepub Alert, 11/26/17.]
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Queens of the Conquest: England's Medieval Queens
This title, though admirable in many respects, will be of little appeal. Libraries with larger collections or a need for European history and women's studies nonfiction will find this a solid addition. ["A fascinating story supported by excellent historical research": LJ 9/15/17 starred review of the Ballantine hc.]
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Weir's research skills and storytelling ability combine beautifully to tell a fascinating story supported by excellent historical research. Fans of her fiction and nonfiction will enjoy this latest work.
Queens of the Conquest: England's Medieval Queens
Weir's research skills and storytelling ability combine beautifully to tell a fascinating story supported by excellent historical research. Fans of her fiction and nonfiction will enjoy this latest work.
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