Jean plaidy, one of the pre-eminent authors of historical fiction for most of the twentieth century, is the pen name of the prolific English author Eleanor Hibbert, also known as Victoria Holt. Jean Plaidy's novels had sold more than I4 million copies worldwide by the time of her death in 1993.

After twelve years of marriage, the once fortuitous union of Henry Ⅷ and Katharine of Aragon has declined into a loveless stalemate. Their only child, Mary, is disregarded as a suitable heir, and Henry's need for a legitimate son to protect the Tudor throne has turned him into a callous and greatly feared ruler.

When the young and intriguing Anne Boleyn arrives from the French court, Henry is easily captivated by her dark beauty and bold spirit. But his desire to possess the wily girl leads to a deadly struggle of power that promises to tear apart the lives of Katharine and Mary, and forever change England's faith...

I The Cardinal's Revenge

Ⅱ The Queen's Enemy

Ⅲ The Jilting of Mary

IV The Princes at Ludlow Castle

V The King's Conscience

Ⅵ The Queen and the Cardinal in Danger

Ⅶ The King Penitent

Ⅷ The Marriage Brief

Ⅸ Come into the Court'

X The Fall of Wolsey

Ⅺ The Last Farewell

XⅡ Poison at the Bishop's Table

XⅣ Katharine in Exile

XⅣ In the Castle of Kimbolton

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