This is the prequel to the book The Other Boleyn Girl. Philipa Gregory has thankfully improved her writing since The Other Boleyn Girl (a book I really liked though). This is the story of Katherine of Aragon, the first wife of Henry the VIII, and her rise to the throne as the Queen of England. I really liked it. I think Katherine of Aragon is a fascinating historical figure and due to reading the book I went and read and learned more about her.

This is a great book to read curled up on the couch with a cup of hot chocolate on hand. If you read The Other Boleyn Girl and liked it you would like this book as well. My only complaint is that at times the story drags a bit but I think that is to give you the idea of why Katherine was referred to as "The Constant Princess".