The Six Wives of Henry VIII

by Alison Weir

First published 1991

Henry VIII, the capricious Tudor monarch, takes six brides in a quest for a male heir. From the principled Catherine of Aragon to the tragic Catherine Howard, each wife faces a perilous court rife with ambition and betrayal. As Henry's desires shift, so too do the fates of these women, who must navigate the treacherous waters of royal marriage or risk losing everything.

Genres: history, historical-fiction, biography-memoir

Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, royal-family

Setting: Great Britain

Period: Henry VIII, 1509-1547, 16th century

642 pages · Paperback · Pimlico

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