A review by bec_wheels
Anna of Kleve: The Princess in the Portrait by Alison Weir

challenging dark emotional informative tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Anne of Cleves is remembered as being the woman who Henry rejected as being the 'Flanders Mare'. This book portrays her as an intelligent and vivacious woman who was able to navigate her way through the deadly Tudor Court. It brings Anne to life as a woman in her own right, as well as some having some interesting theories on how Anne lived.
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