The Taming of the Queen

The Taming of the Queen is a historical novel by British author Philippa Gregory, published on 13 August 2015. It tells the story of Kateryn Parr, the last wife of Henry VIII of England.

The Taming of the Queen
UK first edition cover
AuthorPhilippa Gregory
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
SeriesTudor Series
GenreHistorical novel
PublisherSimon & Schuster
Publication date
13 August 2015
Media typePrint (Hardcover)
E-book
Pages400
ISBN978-1-4711-3297-1
Preceded byThe Other Queen 

Plot

Henry VIII of England chooses Kateryn Parr, a 31-year-old widow, as his new wife. Aware of the ends that Henry's other wives met, Kateryn is a studious woman who promotes projects, including advocating for Scriptures in English and supporting the Protestant Reformation. Henry suffers from gout and a leg wound that will not heal throughout the novel. Parr ensures Princess Mary and Princess Elizabeth are re-legitimized by the crown.[1]

References

  1. "The Taming of the Queen by Philippa Gregory". Kirkus Reviews. 4 July 2015. Retrieved 17 December 2018.


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