The Rose Without a Thorn: The Wives of Henry VIII
by Jean Plaidy
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Read in November, 2006
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I had the feeling I understood this unfortunate soul...can't imagine that is really possible, but Plaidy is such a good writer I was convinced of it. As always, she tells this story very well. If you like historical fiction as I do, her books are a good place to saunter about..really satisfying, and so well imagined...the human predicaments of the Tudors are given weight and depth. I think Plaidy's insight is not often found in books of this genre.
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Read in May, 2006
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people who love historical fiction
Jean Plaidy is an amazing author. This book is an amazing mix of history and romance. I am a lover of this time period and have been looking for books on Henry the VIII's wives. When I found Jean Plaidy I fell in love with her books and this one is one of my favorites. It tells the true story with amzing reality and you really get a feel for what Katherine Howard was really like.
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Read in October, 2007
This is one of Jean Plaidy's early books. I read it because I am trying to broaden my awareness of various genres. Plaidy has a reputation as one of the classic writers of historical fiction.
I enjoyed the writing style of Plaidy--simple, organized and easy to read. The story is rather predictable, but enjoyable nevertheless.
I enjoyed the writing style of Plaidy--simple, organized and easy to read. The story is rather predictable, but enjoyable nevertheless.
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Read in November, 2005
This dtory is about Katherine Howard. Katherine is in love with Thomas Culpepper but she has caught King Henry VIII eye and must become his fifth wife. She make the king the happiest man alive for a short time. When the bliss is over her life takes an unfortunate turn.
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Another historical novel set in King Henry VIII's court. This one has King Henry's 5th wife, Katherine Howard, as the narrator. It was a good story. Plaidy focuses more on the story and less one delving far into history.
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Read in November, 2007
I have a secret passion for historical fiction and this series by Plaidy is suspenseful and quick to read. Even though I know the fate of each one of Henry VIII's wives, I still found the book to be a page turner.
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Entirely predictable (what with the historical fact of her head getting removed and all), but generally enjoyable, if not particularly insightful account of Catherine Howard. Fifth wife of Henry VIII.
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Must read every historical fiction novel about Henry the VIII. It's quite a large obsession of mine.
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Read in October, 2007
Katherine Howard, fifth wife of Henry VIII. Very sad story - she seemed like such a sweet girl.
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