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Katharine Parr: The Sixth Wife by Alison Weir
5.0
This biography of Katharine Parr is told not like a scholarly work but like a story. It takes a few liberties to provide an immersive experience, but it's worth the tradeoff. It provides a strong flavor of the turmoil during the reign of Henry VIII, especially the reform of the Anglican Church. It was a frightening time to be alive and especially frightening for anyone associated with the court.
It's easy to feel like Katharine Parr was the least interesting of Henry VIII's wives, because the marriage was relatively uneventful compared to the previous ones. But in fact, Katharine may have played a large role in restoring the princesses Mary and Elizabeth to the succession, which had an enormous impact on history. It was also interesting learning about Katharine's life before she became queen.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
It's easy to feel like Katharine Parr was the least interesting of Henry VIII's wives, because the marriage was relatively uneventful compared to the previous ones. But in fact, Katharine may have played a large role in restoring the princesses Mary and Elizabeth to the succession, which had an enormous impact on history. It was also interesting learning about Katharine's life before she became queen.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.