'I love all of Jean Plaidy's books I have read up to this point. The ensuing power struggle is one of the turning points in English history, and in these pages it comes vividly to life. But Katharine refuses to surrender to his wishes and fights desperately to retain her title and safeguard her daughter, Mary. With his chief advisor, Cardinal Wolsey, the king devises a secret plot to declare the marriage with Katharine null and void. When the seductive Anne Boleyn arrives at court, the king is captivated by her dark beauty and bold spirit and becomes obsessed with the desire to possess her. The king’s love for his aging queen has grown cold, and he is angry with her failure to give him the heir to the throne he desperately wants. The twelve-year marriage of Henry and Katharine has declined from an idyllic union into an uneasy stalemate. The Tudor saga continues in Murder Most Royal.The intrigues of the English royal court are brought to life in the Katharine of Aragon series, and this third and final installment captures them in spellbinding detail. When the young and intriguing Anne Boleyn arrives from the French court, Henry is easily captivated by her dark beauty and bold spirit.īut his desire to possess the wily girl leads to a deadly struggle of power that promises to tear apart the lives of Katharine and Mary, and forever change England's faith.

Their only child, Mary, is disregarded as a suitable heir, and Henry's need for a legitimate son to protect the Tudor throne has turned him into a callous and greatly feared ruler. 'Another masterpiece from Jean Plaidy about Henry VIII.' - ***** Reader reviews 'Such an amazing book! Full of twists and turns, kept me hooked!' - ***** Reader reviews 'Every bit as exciting and moving today as they were when first written.' - Woman & Home and their stories will remain with you for ever' - Daily Express 'These books are page-turners they offer a wonderful way to learn about history.

'Jean Plaidy conveys the texture of various patches of the past with such rich complexity' - Guardian Historical romance at its very best: fans of Philippa Gregory will love this captivating journey back in time from multi-million copy and international bestselling author Jean Plaidy.

The King's Secret Matter by Jean Plaidy