Best Selling Books by Alison Weir

It''s 1152 and a beautiful woman of 30 is riding southwards through what is now France, leaving behind her crown, her two young daughters and a shattered marriage to Louis of France. This woman is Eleanor, Duchess of Aquitaine, and her sole purpose now is to return to her vast duchy and marry the man she loves, Henry Plantagenet.

The third volume of Alison Weir''s magisterial history of the queens of medieval England. ''Weir''s history books are as gripping as novels'' The Times Medieval queens were seen as mere dynastic trophies - yet, as Alison Weir shows in this group biography, many of the Plantagenet queens of the High Middle Ages dramatically broke away from the restrictions imposed on their sex. Using personal letters and fascinating sources, Weir evokes the lives of these five extraordinary women- Marguerite of France, Isabella of France, Philippa of Hainault, Anne of Bohemia and Isabella of Valois. At the same time, she recreates a truly astonishing period of history - the turbulent, brutal Age of Chivalry. ''Places the reader in the midst of...complex, gripping events, telling the stories of five royal wives who lived through them'' BBC History ''Weir is an excellent storyteller'' Spectator

The complete SIX TUDOR QUEENS short-story collection by acclaimed historian and SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING author, Alison Weir. ''This brilliant series has brought Henry VIII''s six wives to life as never before'' TRACY BORMAN ''Detailed, immaculately researched and convincing'' THE TIMES ''Lingers long after the last page is turned'' ELIZABETH FREMANTLE --- Behind every great king stands a queen. And behind every queen, the whole court watches on... Over the years of his reign, six different women took their place beside King Henry VIII of England as his wife and queen. But the real stories of the six Tudor queens belong to those who lived among them. Played out in glittering palaces and whispering courts, these are tales of the people who loved and served these women, and those who lied and betrayed them. Collected together for the first time, In the Shadow of Queens reveals thirteen startling stories from the Tudor court, told by those at the very heart of that world. ALISON WEIR. Groundbreaking truth. Breathtaking fiction. --- PRAISE FOR THE SIX TUDOR QUEENS SERIES: ''Weir is excellent on the little details that bring a world to life'' Guardian ''A tour de force'' Susan Ronald ''Alison Weir makes history come alive as no one else'' Barbara Erskine ''Well researched and engrossing'' Good Housekeeping ''Hugely enjoyable . . . Alison Weir knows her subject and has a knack for the telling and textural detail'' Daily Mail

Alison Weir reconstructs the real story of the much-maligned and -misrepresented Mary Boleyn, the less famous of the Boleyn sisters. Named "the mistress of kings," Mary was the lover of both Francis I of France and Henry VIII of England, and the rumoured mother to Henry''s children. Alternately labelled a victim and a whore, Mary is a woman whose star rose and fell in the glittering Tudor court; a woman whose life ended in banishment and relative obscurity when she dared to marry for love. Through Alison Weir''s gripping exploration -- and utterly delectable romp -- of Mary Boleyn''s life, a nuanced, vibrant portrait of a fascinating figure in history emerges for the very first time.

*A Sunday Times Top Ten Bestseller* Katherine of Aragon: The True Queen by bestselling historian Alison Weir, author of The Lost Tudor Princess, is the first in a spellbinding six novel series about Henry VIII''s Queens. Alison takes you on an engrossing journey at Katherine''s side and shows her extraordinary strength of character and intelligence. Ideal for fans of Philippa Gregory and Elizabeth Chadwick. ''Shatters the many myths about Henry VIII''s long-suffering first wife'' Tracy Borman ''Weir is excellent on the little details that bring a world to life'' Guardian A Spanish princess. Raised to be modest, obedient and devout. Destined to be an English Queen. Six weeks from home across treacherous seas, everything is different: the language, the food, the weather. And for her there is no comfort in any of it. At sixteen-years-old, Catalina is alone among strangers. She misses her mother. She mourns her lost brother. She cannot trust even those assigned to her protection. KATHERINE OF ARAGON. The first of Henry''s Queens. Her story. History tells us how she died. This captivating novel shows us how she lived. SIX TUDOR QUEENS. SIX NOVELS. SIX YEARS. Praise for Alison Weir and Katherine of Aragon: ''A tender understanding of and genuine sympathy for this proud, much-loved and honourable Queen. . . I was gripped [from] start to finish'' Mavis Cheek ''Well-researched and engrossing'' Good Housekeeping ''Yet again, Alison Weir has managed to intertwine profound historical knowledge with huge emotional intelligence, to compose a work that throws light on an endlessly fascinating historical figure. Yet her real gift in all of this is making it feel so fresh and alive'' Earl Spencer ''This exquisite book charts the rise and fall of Henry VIII''s first wife, Katherine. . . A fascinating insight into this period of our history. Weir''s undeniable strength is her immaculate description, enabling the reader to be transported back to Tudor England'' Sun ''Katherine of Aragon, The True Queen is a true tour de force. Finely crafted, this novel is wonderful historical fiction and an outstanding introduction to the Six Tudor Queens series'' Queen Anne Boleyn Blog ''Known for bestselling historical biographies, Alison Weir is in command of her detail . . . her handling of Katherine''s misery and dignified response to her predicament is very touching'' Elizabeth Buchan, Daily Mail

Bestselling author and acclaimed historian Alison Weir tells the tragic story of Henry VIII’s fifth wife, a nineteen-year-old beauty with a hidden past, in this fifth novel in the sweeping Six Tudor Queens series. “A vivid re-creation of a Tudor tragedy.”—Kirkus Reviews In the spring of 1540, Henry VIII is desperate to be rid of his unappealing German queen, Anna of Kleve. A prematurely aged and ailing forty-nine, with an ever-growing waistline, he casts an amorous eye on a pretty nineteen-year-old brunette, Katheryn Howard. Like her cousin Anne Boleyn, Katheryn is a niece of the Duke of Norfolk, England’s premier Catholic peer, who is scheming to replace Anna of Kleve with a good Catholic queen. A flirtatious, eager participant in the life of the royal court, Katheryn readily succumbs to the king’s attentions when she is intentionally pushed into his path by her ambitious family. Henry quickly becomes besotted and is soon laying siege to Katheryn’s virtue. But as instructed by her relations, she holds out for marriage and the wedding takes place a mere fortnight after the king’s union to Anna is annulled. Henry tells the world his new bride is a rose without a thorn, and extols her beauty and her virtue, while Katheryn delights in the pleasures of being queen and the rich gifts her adoring husband showers upon her: the gorgeous gowns, the exquisite jewels, and the darling lap-dogs. She comes to love the ailing, obese king, enduring his nightly embraces with fortitude and kindness. If she can bear him a son, her triumph will be complete. But Katheryn has a past of which Henry knows nothing, and which comes back increasingly to haunt her—even as she courts danger yet again. What happens next to this naïve and much-wronged girl is one of the saddest chapters in English history.

The captivating new historical novel from Alison Weir, Sunday Times bestselling author of the Six Tudor Queens series . ''With Elizabeth of York, Alison Weir gives us her most compelling heroine yet... This is where the story of the Tudors begins and is historical fiction at its absolute best'' TRACY BORMAN ''One of the great women of history... History has the best stories and they should all be told like this'' CONN IGGULDEN --- Mother. Survivor. Queen. --- AN ENGLISH PRINCESS, BORN INTO A WAR BETWEEN TWO FAMILIES. Eldest daughter of the royal House of York, Elizabeth dreams of a crown to call her own. But when her beloved father, King Edward, dies suddenly, her destiny is rewritten. Her family''s enemies close in. Two young princes are murdered in the Tower. Then her uncle seizes power - and vows to make Elizabeth his queen. But another claimant seeks the throne, the upstart son of the rival royal House of Lancaster. Marriage to this Henry Tudor would unite the white rose of York and the red of Lancaster - and change everything. A great new age awaits. Now Elizabeth must choose her allies - and husband - wisely, and fight for her right to rule. --- PRAISE FOR THE SIX TUDOR QUEENS SERIES: ''This series is a serious achievement'' The Times ''Weir is excellent on the little details that bring a world to life'' Guardian ''This brilliant series has brought Henry VIII''s six wives to life as never before'' Tracy Borman ''Profoundly moving... lingers long after the last page'' Elizabeth Fremantle ''Well researched and engrossing'' Good Housekeeping ''Vivid characters and a wonderful sense of time and place'' Barbara Erskine ''Hugely enjoyable . . . Alison Weir knows her subject and has a knack for the telling and textural detail'' Daily Mail

In her remarkable new book, Alison Weir recounts one of the greatest love stories of medieval England. It is the extraordinary tale of an exceptional woman, Katherine Swynford, who became first the mistress and later the wife of John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster. Katherine Swynford''s charismatic lover was one of the most powerful princes of the 14th century, the effective ruler of England behind the throne of his father Edward III in his declining years, and during the minority of his nephew, Richard ll. Katherine herself was enigmatic and intriguing, renowned for her beauty, and regarded by some as dangerous. Her existence was played out against the backdrop of court life at the height of the age of chivalry and she knew most of the great figures of the time - including her brother-in-law, Geoffrey Chaucer. She lived through much of the Hundred Years War, the Black Death, and the Peasants'' Revolt. She knew loss, adversity, and heartbreak, and she survived them all triumphantly. Although Katherine''s story provides unique insights into the life of a medieval woman, she was far from typical in that age. She was an important person in her own right, a woman who had remarkable opportunities, made her own choices, flouted convention, and took control of her own destiny - even of her own public image. Weir brilliantly retrieves Katherine Swynford from the footnotes of history and gives her life and breath again. Perhaps the most dynastically important woman within the English monarchy, she was the mother of the Beauforts and through them the ancestress of the Yorkist kings, the Tudors, the Stuarts, and every other sovereign since - a legacy that has shaped the history of Britain

The story of England''s medieval queens is vivid and stirring, packed with tragedy, high drama and even comedy. It is a chronicle of love, murder, war and betrayal, filled with passion, intrigue and sorrow, peopled by a cast of heroines, villains, stateswomen and lovers. In the first volume of this epic new series, Alison Weir strips away centuries of romantic mythology and prejudice to reveal the lives of England''s queens in the century after the Norman Conquest. Beginning with Matilda of Flanders, who supported William the Conqueror in his invasion of England in 1066, and culminating in the turbulent life of the Empress Maud, who claimed to be queen of England in her own right and fought a bitter war to that end, the five Norman queens emerge as hugely influential figures and fascinating characters. Much more than a series of individual biographies, Queens of the Conquest is a seamless tale of interconnected lives and a rich portrait of English history in a time of flux. In Alison Weir''s hands these five extraordinary women reclaim their rightful roles at the centre of English history.

Bestselling author and acclaimed historian Alison Weir brings her Tudor Queens series to a close with the remarkable story of Henry VIII''s sixth and final wife, who manages to survive him and remarry, only to be thrown into a romantic intrigue that threatens the very throne of England. “A superb read and a remarkable end to a brilliant series.”—Historical Novel Society Having sent his much-beloved but deceitful young wife Katheryn Howard to her beheading, King Henry fixes his lonely eyes on a more mature woman, thirty-year-old, twice-widowed Katharine Parr. She, however, is in love with Sir Thomas Seymour, brother to the late Queen Jane. Aware of his rival, Henry sends him abroad, leaving Katharine no choice but to become Henry’s sixth queen in 1543. The king is no longer in any condition to father a child, but Katharine is content to mother his three children, Mary, Elizabeth, and the longed-for male heir, Edward. Four years into the marriage, Henry dies, leaving England’s throne to nine-year-old Edward—a puppet in the hands of ruthlessly ambitious royal courtiers—and Katharine''s life takes a more complicated turn. Thrilled at this renewed opportunity to wed her first love, Katharine doesn''t realize that Sir Thomas now sees her as a mere stepping stone to the throne, his eye actually set on bedding and wedding fourteen-year-old Elizabeth. The princess is innocently flattered by his attentions, allowing him into her bedroom, to the shock of her household. The result is a tangled tale of love and a struggle for power, bringing to a close the dramatic and violent reign of Henry VIII.

The Sunday Times top 10 bestseller ''Alison Weir makes Henry VIII''s story feel like it has never been told before... This novel will open your eyes and, at times, break your heart. By the end of it, I felt like I had met Henry for the first time'' Tracy Borman Six wives. One King. You know their stories. Now it''s time to hear his. Prince Harry is born the second son, his brother destined to rule. But Arthur''s untimely death sees Harry crowned King Henry of England. As Henry''s power and influence extends, so commences a lifelong battle between head and heart, love and duty. The fate of the Tudor dynasty depends on an heir, but his prayers for a son go unanswered. And the crown weighs heavy on a king with all but his one true desire... HENRY VIII. HIS STORY. Alison Weir''s most ambitious Tudor novel yet reveals the captivating story of a man who was by turns brilliant, romantic, and ruthless: the king who changed England forever. --- PRAISE FOR ALISON WEIR''S TUDOR FICTION ''This is where the story of the Tudors begins and is historical fiction at its absolute best'' Tracy Borman ''History has the best stories and they should all be told like this'' Conn Iggulden ''A serious achievement'' The Times ''Weir is excellent on the little details that bring a world to life'' Guardian

Recounts one of the love stories of medieval England. This is a tale of an exceptional woman, Katherine Swynford, who became first the mistress, and later the wife, of John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster.

Christmas in Tudor times was a period of feasting, revelry and merrymaking ‘to drive the cold winter away’. A carnival atmosphere presided at court, with a twelve-day-long festival of entertainments, pageants, theatre productions and ‘disguisings’, when even the king and queen dressed up in costume to fool their courtiers. Throughout the festive season, all ranks of subjects were freed for a short time from everyday cares to indulge in eating, drinking, dancing and game-playing. We might assume that our modern Christmas owes much to the Victorians. In fact, as Alison Weir and Siobhan Clarke reveal in this fascinating book, many of our favourite Christmas traditions date back much further. Carol-singing, present-giving, mulled wine and mince pies were all just as popular in Tudor times, and even Father Christmas and roast turkey dinners have their origins in this period. The festival was so beloved by English people that Christmas traditions survived remarkably unchanged in this age of tumultuous religious upheaval. Beautifully illustrated with original line drawings throughout, this enchanting compendium will fascinate anyone with an interest in Tudor life – and anyone who loves Christmas.

''This six-book series looks likely to become a landmark in historical fiction'' THE TIMES ''With characteristic verve and stunning period detail, this novel will captivate you and break your heart. Utterly sublime'' TRACY BORMAN Alison Weir, historian and author of the Sunday Times-bestselling Six Tudor Queens series, relates one of the most tragic stories in English history: Katheryn Howard, Henry VIII''s fifth queen. ''Conveys the heart-rending pathos of a young woman executed, whose only real crime was her naïveté and her desire to be loved... It is a profoundly moving story that lingers long after the last page is turned'' ELIZABETH FREMANTLE ''Alison''s sensitively drawn novel will change everyone''s preconceptions'' SUSAN RONALD ... A NAIVE YOUNG WOMAN AT THE MERCY OF HER AMBITIOUS FAMILY. At just nineteen, Katheryn Howard is quick to trust and fall in love. She comes to court. She sings, she dances. She captures the heart of the King. But Henry knows nothing of Katheryn''s past - one that comes back increasingly to haunt her. For those who share her secrets are waiting in the shadows, whispering words of love... and blackmail. The fifth of Henry''s queens. Her story. Acclaimed, bestselling historian Alison Weir draws on extensive research to recount the tale of a vivacious young woman used by powerful men for their own gain. HISTORY TELLS US SHE DIED TOO SOON. THIS MESMERISING NOVEL BRINGS HER TO LIFE. PRAISE FOR THE SIX TUDOR QUEENS SERIES: ''Weir is excellent on the little details that bring a world to life'' Guardian ''Alison Weir makes history come alive as no one else'' Barbara Erskine ''Well researched and engrossing'' Good Housekeeping ''Utterly gripping and endlessly surprising'' Tracy Borman ''Hugely enjoyable . . . Alison Weir knows her subject and has a knack for the telling and textural detail'' Daily Mail

Sarah Gristwood takes up the story in 1919, when Princess Patricia of Connaught revived the tradition of royal brides marrying in Westminster Abbey, and goes on to examine the weddings of the Queen Mother (1923), the Queen (1947), and Princess Margaret in 1960. Lastly, Tracy Borman brings the book right up to date, with accounts of the wedding of Prince Charles and Diana Spencer through to the fanfare that will celebrate the nuptials of Kate and William. Every kind of wedding features - from those attended by great public celebrations, to the many that took place in private chapels, parish churches and even in secret.

Packed with incredible true stories and legendary medieval intrigue, this epic narrative history chronicles the first five queens from the powerful royal family that ruled England and France for over three hundred years. The Plantagenet queens of England played a role in some of the most dramatic events in our history. Crusading queens, queens in rebellion against their king, seductive queens, learned queens, queens in battle, queens who enlivened England with the romantic culture of southern Europe—these determined women often broke through medieval constraints to exercise power and influence, for good and sometimes for ill. This second volume of Alison Weir’s critically acclaimed history of the queens of medieval England now moves into a period of even higher drama, from 1154 to 1291: years of chivalry and courtly love, dynastic ambition, conflict between church and throne, baronial wars, and the ruthless interplay between the rival monarchs of Britain and France. We see events such as the murder of Becket, the Magna Carta, and the birth of parliaments from a new perspective. Weir’s narrative begins with the formidable Eleanor of Aquitaine, whose marriage to Henry II established a dynasty that ruled for over three hundred years and created the most powerful empire in western Christendom—but also sowed the seeds for some of the most destructive family conflicts in history and for the collapse, under her son King John, of England’s power in Europe. The lives of Eleanor’s four successors were just as remarkable: Berengaria of Navarre, queen of Richard the Lionheart; Isabella of Angoulême, queen of John; Alienor of Provence, queen of Henry III; and finally Eleanor of Castile, the grasping but beloved wife of Edward I. Through the story of these first five Plantagenet queens, Alison Weir provides a fresh, enthralling narrative focusing on these fascinating female monarchs during this dramatic period of high romance and sometimes low politics, with determined women at its heart.

''A detailed and convincing portrait of an extraordinary life... this series is a serious achievement'' THE TIMES ''This brilliant series has brought Henry VIII''s six wives to life as never before. This novel will enthral and inspire, just as much as it will break your heart'' TRACY BORMAN Alison Weir, historian and author of the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling SIX TUDOR QUEENS series, recounts the story of Henry VIII''s last wife - Katharine Parr, the queen who survived him. --- A WOMAN TORN BETWEEN LOVE AND DUTY. Two husbands dead, a boy and a sick man. And now Katharine is free to make her own choice. The ageing King''s eye falls upon her. She cannot refuse him... or betray that she wanted another. She becomes the sixth wife - a queen and a friend. Henry loves and trusts her. But Katharine is hiding another secret in her heart, a deeply held faith that could see her burn... KATHARINE PARR. HENRY''S FINAL QUEEN. HER STORY. Renowned, bestselling historian Alison Weir reveals a warm, clever woman of great fortitude who rose boldly to every turn her life took. ''Katharine Parr deserves better than to be known just as Henry VIII''s sixth wife - the one who survived. And there''s no-one better placed than Alison Weir to restore her to her rightful place'' SARAH GRISTWOOD ''The conversations are sparkling, gripping and word-perfect. As King Henry ages, the machinations of his vicious court are never far away'' HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY ''For the first time I felt as though, thanks to Alison''s skilful writing and storytelling, I came to "know" Katharine'' NICOLA TALLIS ''A tour de force. If you think you know everything about Henry VIII''s last queen, you''re in for a wonderful treat - you don''t!'' SUSAN RONALD ''An absorbing and fascinating read, meticulously researched as is always the case with Alison''s work, and she really made Katharine live'' SARAH RAYNE --- PRAISE FOR THE SIX TUDOR QUEENS SERIES: ''Weir is excellent on the little details that bring a world to life'' Guardian ''Profoundly moving... lingers long after the last page'' Elizabeth Fremantle ''Well researched and engrossing'' Good Housekeeping ''Utterly gripping and endlessly surprising'' Tracy Borman ''Hugely enjoyable . . . Alison Weir knows her subject and has a knack for the telling and textural detail'' Daily Mail

Her mother was a queen, her father an earl, and she herself was the granddaughter, niece, cousin and grandmother of monarchs. Margaret Douglas, Conuntess of Lennox ranked high at the court of her uncle, Henry VIII, and was lady of honour to five of his wives. Beautiful and tempestuous, she created scandal, not just once, but twice, by falling in love with unsuitable men. A born political intriguer, she was imprisoned in the Tower of London on three occasions, once under sentence of death. She helped to bring about one of the most notorious royal marriages of the 16th century, but it brought her only tragedy. Her son and her husband were brutally murdered, and there were rumours that she herself was poisoned. She was instrumental in securing the Stuart succession to the throne of England for her grandson. This is the biography of an extraordinary life that spanned five Tudor reigns.

« Alison Weir est l''une de nos plus grandes historiennes. » Daily Mail En 1152, Aliénor d''Aquitaine est encore jeune et belle et traverse la France à cheval pour fuir son mariage brisé avec le roi Louis VII. Désormais, elle n''a plus qu''un seul but : retrouver son cher duché et épouser l''homme qu''elle aime, Henri Plantagenêt, destiné à devenir un grand roi d''Angleterre. Mais le caractère fougueux de ce dernier va engendrer de nombreux conflits notamment avec ses fils qui n''hésiteront pas à prendre les armes contre lui, et surtout avec Aliénor pour qui il devra faire le choix le plus tyrannique de toute son existence. Aliénor, Reine captive est le récit palpitant d''une union fondée sur la passion, reconnue comme l''un des mariages les plus sulfureux de l''Histoire et qui va donner naissance à l''un des plus célèbres empires de son temps, celui des Plantagenêts. « Un roman historique vibrant. » Marie Claire « Stupéfiant... Comme toujours, Alison Weir rend les rebondissements authentiques de la vie de son héroïne avec toute la maîtrise d''un auteur de thriller, mariant les faits historiques à une fiction licencieuse. » The Star Tribune "Excessivement bien écrit et documenté, ce roman enchantera tous les passionnés de romans historiques. L''attention que Weir porte aux détails, les dialogues engageants et la description captivante de la vie d''Aliénor font de ce roman un incontournable du genre. » Library Journal « Le récit est dramatique, bien rythmé et riche en détails historiques grâce à l''habile plume d''Alison Weir. » Booklist

In This New Sepulchre by Sunday Times bestselling historian Alison Weir is an e-short and companion piece to the captivating final novel in the Six Tudor Queens series, Katharine Parr: The Sixth Wife. ''How beautiful this place was. It was comforting to think that the Queen would lie here peacefully for eternity'' 1549. Katharine Parr, the last of Henry VIII''s queens, has been dead for some eight months. Her cousin, Mary Odell, comes to mourn her by the beautiful marble tomb Thomas Seymour has erected at their home, Sudeley Castle. Alone in the peaceful chapel, Mary will never be able to predict the fate of Katharine''s resting place in the centuries to come. 1782. Sudeley is a ruin and Katharine''s body has lain hidden for decades. But a determined young woman has resolved to find her grave - and pay homage to her legacy. In the years that follow, Katharine''s story captures the imagination of many different people who seek to know and remember the six Tudor queens. Can she finally be left to rest in peace?

Arthur: Prince of the Roses by bestselling historian Alison Weir is an e-short and companion piece to her stunning novel, Katherine of Aragon, the first in a spellbinding six-novel series about Henry VIII''s Queens. Fans of Philippa Gregory and Elizabeth Chadwick will love this insight into the story of this ill-fated Tudor prince. ''You are the first prince of my line, the Tudor line.'' Arthur, the first Tudor prince, is raised to believe that he will inherit a kingdom destined to be his through an ancient royal bloodline. He is the second Arthur, named for the legendary hero-king of Camelot. To be a worthy ruler, he must excel at everything - and show no weakness. But Arthur is not strong, and the hopes of England weigh heavy on his slight shoulders. And, all the while, his little brother Harry, the favoured, golden son, is waiting in the wings. Praise for Alison Weir and Katherine of Aragon: ''A tender understanding of and genuine sympathy for this proud, much-loved and honourable Queen. . . I was gripped [from] start to finish'' Mavis Cheek ''Well-researched and engrossing'' Good Housekeeping ''Yet again, Alison Weir has managed to intertwine profound historical knowledge with huge emotional intelligence, to compose a work that throws light on an endlessly fascinating historical figure. Yet her real gift in all of this is making it feel so fresh and alive'' Earl Spencer ''This exquisite book charts the rise and fall of Henry VIII''s first wife, Katherine. . . A fascinating insight into this period of our history. Weir''s undeniable strength is her immaculate description, enabling the reader to be transported back to Tudor England'' Sun ''Weir manages to untangle the complex web of 16th-century politics, shown through Katherine''s duties as ambassador, and her astute reading of the games being played. This adds greatly to the heft of the character, demonstrating what a competent woman she was becoming'' Herald Scotland ''Katherine of Aragon, The True Queen is a true tour de force. Finely crafted, this novel is wonderful historical fiction and an outstanding introduction to the Six Tudor Queens series'' Queen Anne Boleyn Blog ''Known for bestselling historical biographies, Alison Weir is in command of her detail . . . her handling of Katherine''s misery and dignified response to her predicament is very touching'' Elizabeth Buchan, Daily Mail

The Princess of Scotland is an e-short and companion piece to Katheryn Howard: The Tainted Queen, the compelling fifth novel in the Six Tudor Queens series by bestselling author and historian Alison Weir. ''The King would not approve of my falling in love ... My marriage was in his gift'' Brought up in the magnificent castles of Scotland under the storm of her parent''s turbulent marriage, Margaret Douglas is well-acquainted with the changing whims of those who hold power. And when her father is exiled by King James V, Margaret is sent to England to seek refuge with her uncle, King Henry VIII. Margaret is an asset to Henry, who plans to use her eligible marriage status for his own advantage. But, surrounded by the excitement and indulgences of the English court, will Margaret be able to resist the temptations of a young admirer? As she well knows, keeping secrets from the King can be a dangerous game...

Step into the thrill and intrigue of Tudor England in the rich, compelling new novel from Sunday Times bestseller Alison Weir. ''Alison Weir makes history come alive as no one else'' BARBARA ERSKINE AN EXTRAORDINARY RISE TO POWER. A TRAGIC FALL FROM GRACE. It begins with young Tom Wolsey, the bright and brilliant son of a Suffolk tradesman, sent to study at Oxford at just eleven years old. It ends with a disgraced cardinal, cast from the King''s side and estranged from the woman he loves. The years in between tell the story of a scholar and a lover, a father and a priest. From the court of Henry VIII, Tom builds a powerful empire of church and state. At home in London, away from prying eyes, he finds joy in a secret second life. But when King Henry, his cherished friend, demands the ultimate sacrifice, what will Wolsey choose? Alison Weir''s riveting new Tudor novel reveals the two lives of Cardinal Wolsey, a tale of power, passion and ambition. PRAISE FOR ALISON WEIR''S TUDOR FICTION ''Alison Weir gives us her most compelling heroine yet... This is where the story of the Tudors begins'' TRACY BORMAN ''History has the best stories and they should all be told like this'' CONN IGGULDEN ''As always, Alison Weir is ahead of the curve - and at the top of her game'' SARAH GRISTWOOD ''Weir is excellent on the little details that bring a world to life'' GUARDIAN ''Profoundly moving... lingers long after the last page'' ELIZABETH FREMANTLE

The Tower is Full of Ghosts Today by historian Alison Weir is an e-short and companion piece to the Sunday Times bestseller Anne Boleyn: A King''s Obsession, the second novel in the spellbinding series about Henry VIII''s queens. Jo, historian and long-term admirer of Anne Boleyn, takes a group on a guided tour of the Tower of London, to walk in the shoes of her Tudor heroine. But as she becomes enthralled by the historical accuracy of her tour guide and the dramatic setting that she has come to love, something spectral is lurking in the shadows . . . Contains first chapters of Sunday Times bestsellers Katherine of Aragon: The True Queen and Anne Boleyn: A King''s Obsession, as well as the upcoming Six Tudor Queens novel about Henry VIII''s third wife, Jane Seymour: The Haunted Queen. SIX TUDOR QUEENS. SIX NOVELS. SIX YEARS.

Da che ne ha memoria, Elisabetta ha sempre saputo di essere importante: primogenita del re Edoardo iv e di Elisabetta Wydeville, la sua nascita è stata celebrata con la stessa gioia riservata a un erede maschio. I capelli tra il rosso e l’oro, gli occhi blu e i lineamenti delicati, non ha la bellezza algida della madre e tuttavia è graziosa; i suoi sogni sono popolati da cavalieri che salvano fanciulle e innamorati che si giurano fedeltà, come nelle storie d’amore che divora. Promessa sposa al Delfino di Francia fin dalla piú tenera età, a diciassette anni Elisabetta è una giovane donna che si appresta a compiere il proprio dovere. Ma quando una nuova alleanza politica manda a monte il fidanzamento, provocando la morte di suo padre, in quel vuoto si insinua, subdolo, il fratello del re, Riccardo iii, da troppi anni assetato di potere. Davanti a quella meschina usurpazione, alla famiglia di Elisabetta non resta che una soluzione: fuggire. Perché, come in una favola nera, la giovane e i suoi fratelli si vedono improvvisamente privati non solo del titolo, ma anche della loro stessa identità. Decisa a sopravvivere a ogni costo alla rovina, Elisabetta si trova cosí al centro dello scontro fra York e Lancaster: un campo di battaglia dove schiererà tutto il proprio coraggio e la propria intraprendenza. Attingendo a una ricca documentazione storica, Alison Weir racconta cosí la storia struggente, avventurosa e a volte tragica di Elisabetta di York, figlia, sorella, nipote e madre di re. Consorte modello, donna generosa e influente, Elisabetta visse uno dei periodi piú turbolenti della storia inglese, eppure riuscí a lasciare dietro di sé un’eredità destinata a specchiarsi nei secoli, e a concretizzarsi, anni dopo, in quella nipote che sarebbe stata la prima donna della dinastia Tudor a salire al trono: Elisabetta I. «Weir ama profondamente il suo personaggio. Un tributo a una regina quasi dimenticata». The New York Times Book Review «Nelle mani di Alison Weir, Elisabetta di York acquista una nuova tridimensionalità. Una lettura necessaria per tutti i fan dei Tudor». Historical Novels Review «Come in ogni libro di Weir, il respiro del tempo soffia con viva autenticità». Booklist

Newly crowned, Elizabeth I vows to rule the country as both queen and king. But her counselors press her to marry and produce an heir. Then dashing Lord Robert lays claim to Elizabeth''s heart. But events take a dark turn when Robert''s wife is found dead. With intricate period detail and captivating prose, Alison Weir explores one of history''s most provocative "Did they or didn''t they?" debates.

Egy fiatal nő, aki megváltoztatta a történelem menetét. A francia paloták világából hirtelen az angol királyi udvarba csöppent Anna azonnal az érdeklődés középpontjába kerül, és gyorsan felveszi az udvar szerelmi játékainak a fonalát. De ahol a király parancsol, ott semmi sem játék. Anna szelleme felér a koronával, és nem kevesebb, mint maga a korona az, amire Anna vágyik. Bármi áron. BOLEYN ANNA. VIII. Henrik második királynéja. Ez az ő története. A történelem elmondja, hogyan halt meg. Ez az elsöprő erejű regény bemutatja, hogyan élt. HAT TUDOR KIRÁLYNÉ. HAT REGÉNY. HAT ÉV. Philippa Gregory és a Tudorok rajongóinak kötelező olvasmány. Boleyn Anna: Egy király rögeszméje - a második kötet a VIII. Henrik feleségeiről szóló, hatkötetes regénysorozatból, a világhírű történész és bestseller szerző tollából. Alison Weir elmélyült utazásra invitál Annával, bemutatja motivációit és hatását, küzdelmét a koronáért, majd később saját, és leánya életéért.

This work looks at the characters and relationships of Henry''s four heirs. Using contemporary sources, it describes an extraordinary period of history, when each of Henry''s heirs was potentially the tool of powerful political and religious figures, and when the realm was seething with intrigue.

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Junto a una biografía detallada de Enrique VIII, Allison Weir infunde nueva vida a un inmenso reparto de personajes secundarios integrados por reinas, nobles, cortesanos, artistas, damas de compañía y sirvientes. Los ministros, nobles y esposas del rey eran figuras formidables por derecho propio que actuaban en un gran escenario donde abundaban la pompa, las intrigas, las pasiones y el lujo. Weir trata del gran número de complejos dramas humanos que giraban alrededor del rey. Además averiguamos qué significa ser empleado de la corte, cómo se administraba la casa del rey, qué hacía la gente para defenderse de las epidemias de la peste y cómo eran las condiciones de vida en una organización que a veces comprendía más de mil personas. Un exhaustivo estudio analítico de la evolución tanto del monarca como de la corte durante un período crucial.