The Children of Henry VIII

by Alison Weir

First published 1996

In 1547, King Henry VIII's death leaves his kingdom in the hands of his four young heirs: his son Edward, daughters Mary and Elizabeth, and great-niece Jane Grey. As these royal children navigate the treacherous Tudor court, they must confront power struggles, religious divides, and their own personal tragedies. Alison Weir's gripping account brings to life the ambition, heartbreak, and shifting alliances that would ultimately shape the future of England.

Genres: history, historical-fiction, political-science, biography-memoir

Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family

Setting: Great Britain

Period: Tudors, 1485-1603

385 pages · Paperback · Random House Publishing Group

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