England: The Tudors

The story of Elizabeth of York, daughter of Edward IV, wife of Henry VII and mother of Henry VIII.

Henry Tudor was not born to the throne of England but he would take it at Bosworth Field— the deciding battle in the War of the Roses and launch the infamous Tudor dynasty.

Elizabeth of York, wife of Henry VII

Mary Tudor.

The Secret Bride
Author: Diane Haeger; Buy New: $11.20

She defied a king for love—Mary Tudor turned her back on her royal duty to marry the love of her life—Charles Brandon.

King Henry VIII arranges to marry his sister to the aging king of France
to put an English heir on the French throne. Painter Susanna Dallet
catches Henry's eye, and soon Susanna is unknowingly carrying with her the key to a secret that will embroil her in the French court's
diabolical plots.

Mary Tudor

The story of Mary Tudor, a celebrated beauty and born rebel, who would defy the most powerful king in Europe—her brother, King Henry VIII, to marry for love.

The love story of Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, and Mary Tudor,
sister of Henry VIII.

Novel about Henry's sister Mary.

The King, the Queen, and the Mistress
Author: Michael Hirst: 

An irresistible story of love, lust, ambition, and political intrigue, this novelization of season one of The Tudors introduces us to a young, virile King Henry VIII and the women who will cause him to forever alter the course of history.  Novelizarion of The Tudors, season 1.

King Takes Queen
Author: Michael Hirst

This novelization of season two of The Tudors follows the complicated relationship between Henry and Anne through to its historically significant and dramatic conclusion.  Novelizarion of The Tudors, season 2.

The life and wives of Henry VIII seen through the eyes of the royal fool, court jester, Will Somers.

In 1527 Hans Holbein visits the family of Sir Thomas More to paint a
group portrait. This novel tells the story of Meg Giggs, Sir Thomas
More's adopted daughter, whose husband-to-be harbors a deadly secret  that could spell ruin for all of them. A novel of love, art, secrets,
and lies.

Henry VIII's diary, annotated by his trusty Fool, Will Sommers, tells the
story of the life and loves of the lusty monarch. 

A romance novel set in the early years of the reign of Henry VIII. The
heroine is a friend of the King's sister Mary.

As Thomas More's career at court rises so too does his religious fervour, much to the concern of his eldest daughter, Meg. Torn between her heretic husband and the secrets her father has confided in her, it is only a matter of time before her father will make the ultimate sacrifice for his faith.

The story of Margaret Tudor, bride of  James IV of Scotland, whose life of tragedy, bloodshed, and scandal would rival even that of her younger brother, Henry VIII.

An extraordinary tale of sex, passion, and royal intrigue. This is the little-known story of Mary Boleyn who was mistress to King Henry VIII before he married her older sister, Anne.

Alys joins a nunnery to escape the poverty of her life on the moor with her foster mother, Morach, the local wise woman, but she soon finds herself thrown back into the world when Henry VIII's wreckers destroy her sanctuary. Summoned to the castle by the old lord, she falls obsessively in love with his son Hugo, who is married to Catherine. Driven to desperation by her desire, she summons the most dangerous powers Morach has taught her, but soon the magic Alys has conjured takes on a life of its own — a life that is horrifyingly and disastrously out of control.

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Henry VIII looks back on each of his six marriages

A dying Henry VIII looks back on his six marriages

Young adult novel about the six wives of Henry VIII.

The much-loved romance novel about a lady-in-waiting who served all six
of Henry's queens

1st wife of Henry VIII, divorced.

In the eyes of the world, Katharine of Aragon was a precious object to be disposed of for the glory of Spain. But soon her frail husband was dead, and a fateful question loomed: Was the marriage consummated, or was the young widow still a virgin? On that delicate point hinged Katharine's--and England's--future. Meanwhile, waiting in the wings was her willful, handsome brother-in-law, bold Prince, later King, Henry VIII.

Young adult novel.  The memoirs of a young girl who served Katherine of Aragon

The bittersweet true story of young King Henry and his dear Katherine, who wanted only to please her beloved husband but seemed fated to be thwarted at every turn--by her failure to give him a son and the seductive charms of her own ladies-in-waiting.

Did Catherine of Aragon lie when she swore her marriage to Prince Arthur was never consummated? This novel proposes that she did and tells why.   Also available in trade paperback and audio CD. 

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Legendary historical novelist Jean Plaidy begins her tales of Henry VIII’s queens with the story of his first wife, the Spanish princess Katharine of Aragon.

For over two decades, Katherine of Aragon was Queen of England, until her failure to bear the king a son, her advancing age, and King Henry VIII's obsession with Anne Boleyn cost her her crown, her marriage, and her life. This is her story, told from the point of view of Estrella de Montoya, her trusted maid of honor, who traveled from Spain to England with her, and witnessed the triumphs and tragedies of her amazing life.

This international bestseller powerfully tells of the life of Katharine of Aragon, from her childhood in Spain to her reign and downfall in England as the first wife of Henry VII.

In 1501 fifteen-year-old Catharine of Aragon arrives in England to marry Arthur, the eldest son of King Henry VII, but soon finds her expectations of a happy settled life radically changed when Arthur unexpectedly dies and her future becomes the subject of a bitter dispute between the kingdoms of England and Spain.

2nd wife of Henry VIII, beheaded.

The King’s Secret Matter
Author: Jean Plaidy

When the seductive Anne Boleyn arrives at court, King Henry VIII is captivated by her dark beauty and bold spirit. With his chief advisor, Cardinal Wolsey, the king devises a secret plot to declare the marriage with Katharine null and void. But Katharine refuses to surrender to his wishes and fights desperately to retain her title and safeguard her daughter, Mary. The ensuing power struggle is one of the turning points in English history

Anne Boleyn and Me
Author: Alison Prince

A young adult novel about a young girl of King Henry’s court and her friendship with the notorious Anne Boleyn.

Also on Kindle.

A novel contrasting the lives of Anne Boleyn and Anne of Cleves.

A novel of Anne Boleyn

A novel of Anne Boleyn

The diary of Anne Boleyn is entrusted to the young Queen Elizabeth just
when she needs it most, to come to terms with the past and help her
brave the storms of the future. 

The life of Anne Boleyn as told from her own viewpoint while awaiting
execution in the Tower of London. 

Anne Boleyn as seen through the eyes of her lady-in-waiting.

This novel tells the story of Anne Boleyn's early years, spent at the
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The story of Anne Boleyn from her happy childhood at Hever Castle in
Kent to her brief blaze of glory as Queen of England. 

The royal pastry cook observes the rise and fall of Anne Boleyn. Written
in very modern dialect.

A historical novel about the life of Anne Boleyn intended for a young
adult audience. Part of the "Young Royals" series. 

A novel of the romance between the poet Sir Thomas Wyatt and Anne
Boleyn.

Anne Boleyn.

The poet Sir Thomas Wyatt tells the story of his doomed romance with
Anne Boleyn. He never stopped loving her but he lost her to a king. 

The destinies of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn are entwined by fate. In
this novel of reincarnation, they meet again and again through the
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A novel of Anne Boleyn.

Mary Boleyn briefly held pride of place in Henry VIIIs heart before she
was sypplanted by her sister, Anne.   KIN

A novel about the man who beheaded Anne Boleyn. 

Henry VIII beheaded two of his queens: Anne Boleyn and Katherine Howard,  this is their story.   KIN

Also available as trade paperback and audio CD.  Mary Boleyn, lost King Henry VIII and lived, her sister Anne married him and died upon the scaffold at his command.  See also Movies.  BKS KIN

A novel of Mary Boleyn, sister of Anne.

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3rd wife of Henry VIII, died after childbirth.

A novel about Jane Seymour.

Jane Seymour gave Henry VIII what he wanted most--a son--even though it cost her her life.

The Seymours became one of the most prominent families in Tudor England when Jane Seymour became Henry VIIIs third wife. Her brother Thomas married Henrys widow, Catherine Parr, and dallied with Princess Elizabeth. This novel opens during Henrys infatuation with Anne Boleyn and ends as his daughter Mary takes the Crown.

Historical novel about a young man who begins his career at court as a page in the service of Jane Seymour and goes on to serve each of the succeeding wives.

4th wife of Henry VIII, annulled.

A novel contrasting the lives of Anne Boleyn and Anne of Cleves.

A novel of Anne of Cleves.

The fourth wife, wedded but never bedded.

Also available as trade paperback and audio CD. Three women who lived in the shadow of  Anne Boleyn: Lady Jane Rochford, Anne of Cleves, and Katherine Howard.

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5th wife of Henry VIII, beheaded.

A novel of Henry VIII's fifth marriage.

Katherine Howard.

The memoirs of Katherine Howard.

When she married King Henry VIII, Katherine Howard concealed her lusty
past and went on to have an affair with a handsome young courtier. 

A novel about Katherine Howard.

Henry VIII called Katherine Howard his "Rose Without A Thorn," this
novel tells her story.

A novel about Katherine Howard.

Katherine Howard.

6th wife of Henry VIII, survived him.

Katherine Parr, the sixth and last wife of Henry VIII

Also available as trade paperback and audio CD,  Catherine Parr outlived Henry VIII and married the man she truly loved, Thomas Seymour, but did it really make her happy?

Katherine Parrs best friend tells all.

Thomas Seymour wooed and wed the widowed Katherine Parr. He also made
overtures to Princess Elizabeth on the sly.

A novel of Katherine Parr..

A biographical novel of Catherine Par`