About this title: The least known of Henry VIII's six wives was the most clever of them all. Alluring, witty and resourceful, Catherine Parr attracted the king's lust, and though much in love with the handsome Thomas Seymour, was thrown into the intrigue-filled snake pit of the royal court. From the splendours of the Field of the Cloth of Gold to the gory last years of the outsized King Henry, when heads rolled and England trembled, Catherine withstood the onslaught - even when Henry sought to replace her with wife number seven. She eventually found happiness with Seymour - but it was shadowed by rivalry with ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: JR Books Ltd
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9781906217389ISBN:1906217386
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780312374617ISBN:0312374615
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"It's a decent book about a fascinating character. Though I understand that it's a work of fiction, I think the author (as a historian) could easily have stayed true to the basic facts of Catherine's life while weaving the fictional story of how she felt/her motivations/what she said/what others said to her around those core facts. To change the facts of her life and her many marriages ruined a bit of the interest for me -- it's no longer truly a story about Catherine Parr, the last wife of King Henry the VIII. Otherwise, it's a colorful and engaging read that provides the reader with a great view into the lives and marriage intrigues of the nobility at the time of Henry VIII."
"It seems lately that respected historians, previously noted for their excellent non-fictional accounts of various important figures, have taken to writing historical fiction about these same subjects.
I've read many books by Erickson about The Tudors. She also wrote an excellent accounting of the life of Marie Antoinette; "To The Scaffold".
Now, she's turned to historical fiction and, although the work was relatively engaging and I made my way through it quickly, it simply was not as enjoyable to me as her other books.
But, I got a bit tired of the bodice-busting writing style; I almost felt like I was reading Barbara Cartland.
I know a lot about Catherine Parr (the last wife of Henry VIII) and her story is somewhat sad and tragic, even the non-fictionalized version. But, this telling was a bit over the top and the ending, well, all I can say is PULEEZE!
I'm fairly sure these fine historians turned historical fiction writers are so doing to both jump onto the Tudor fever bandwagon the show "The Tudors" has brought into town. I've noticed republishings of books about The Tudors written decades ago. They are also, likely trying to compete with those writers who have become known for their historical fiction accounts of these subjects (Phillippa Gregory comes to mind).
Anyway, this book is sort of Tudor mind candy. I'm glad I only paid $6 for it (hardcover) in the bargain bin at B&N!"
"I guess I did things a little backward and got into the work of Phillipa Gregory after I discovered Carolly Erickson. "The Last Wife of Henry VIII: a novel" follows Katherine Parr, who is pursued by the king following his dispatch of Catherine Howard. As a member of the court, Katherine has witnessed first-hand the demise of his past wives and determines to avoid marriage to the King. Finally, forced into acceding to his wishes, she is able to garner a writ from Henry, which does not allow her to be killed no matter what wrong the King's addled mind perceives. The writ serves her well as we are plunged headlong into the final days of Henry's monarchy. Erickson, primarily a non-fiction writer, uses her talents well in this piece of historical fiction which has a solid ring of truth."
I read this one in practically one sitting...with breaks for laundry, etc. I am a fan of historical FICTION, and particularly drawn to this era (1500's). I can't say if the book was historically accurate, but it has made me want to learn more about the royal families of England to find out how accurate it is. A good story showing many facets to the main characters, both negative and positive. This book expanded my view of King Henry the VIII, making him a more 'human' character than I'd previously thought. Before now, I never knew how many wives he'd had, let alone their names. I am eager to read more of Carolly Erickson's fiction, as well as more about the central characters of this book!"
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