19paws 's review for:

Katherine of Aragon: The True Queen by Alison Weir

5.0

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Wow—I enjoyed this historical novel so much more than anticipated. Although I’m familiar with the history around Henry VIII’s divorce of his first wife, I didn't know much about Katherine herself. She was immensely popular, and – as described by the author – courageous and principled. Apparently, she was also a kind, warm, and generous friend and queen. Her life was tragic and this book is sad, and I’ve found myself holding Katherine in my heart in the days since finishing it. This is probably 4 1/2 stars, but I'm rounding up because I'm grateful to the author for her work.