- ISBN13: 9780758241993
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Product DescriptionWhen young Mary Howard gets the message that they have their home, to the great court of King Henry VIII will leave to visit his mistress Anne Boleyn, she was overjoyed. Anne touches seems to turn everything into gold, and Mary Anne is sure one day queen. But Maria also saw the changing nature of the king and the ease with which he discards those who were once with him in the vicinity. . . The discovery that they orchestrated a pawn in a plot of his father, the Duke of Norfolk is designed not dare, Mary obey him. But despite all his efforts to please him, she falls victim to his anger too cold. Only when she is the bride of Harry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond and the son of King Henry VIII, Mary finds love and recognition they sought. But if Mary thinks she is finally free from his father turn the tide. Now Mary must learn to play their role and in a dangerous chess game that could change his life – and the course of history. “A Beautif … More>>
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I start a model of development in the last minute deals in Historical Fiction like what I am to see to use in fiction – the novels you have granular solids with real historical detail, and then there are a variety of wallpapers and I think this book falls into the latter category. Secrets is the story of Mary Howard, daughter of the powerful Duke of Norfolk, Thomas Howard and his wife, the illegitimate son of Henry VIII, Henry Fitzroy. As a young girl Mary is off to serve the future of Queen Anne Boleyn packed, and we see the history of the court of Henry and his wife through the eyes of Mary. * Yawn * I think now all the Tudor Audiophiles know the basics of Henry and his six wives, and I will not delay things for another summary. An interesting concept with a historical figure known only the same old story, but sorry to say, I think it’s a little bit disappointing. can be Norfolk is as bad as bad to his wife and daughter of intrigue for all married women with Henry Howard plays his method is somewhat questionable Kitty Howard, produce an heir for Henry. As for Maria, she is so very gentle and Mary-Sueish (pun not intended), you’ll like fingernails on the blackboard system every time she opens her mouth – what counts is the feeling of first person narrative, each would ultimately offers page.En this book is absolutely nothing new to Tudor history and I would not for fans of Tudor, who recommended all the books ever written has read about the Tudors. Without Author’s note to his facts I have no idea if Thomas Howard and his wife and daughter lost, but if you are a victim of domestic violence, you can spend it as the scenes are very disturbing and detailed than what really is required. Get the library if you should buy it, and if you like it. Finally, a note to the editor. If you ever do a second edition, please fix this problem? “He holds the reins with a slender finger of the hand …” I could be wrong but I think that kings reign, and led a horse with a snaffle. Rating: 5.2
This is certainly not a gussied up to Tudor history. Poverty and violence class, as it is in force. Women and children are to be mere slaves “sold” or be manipulated to abought a man wealth and power bring. His royal rank increases to pay the price, rather than for the safety of such treatment. Use of a primary character historically unknown, should be given within a period and the personalities that we continue to fascinate today. It read, if it is the kind of thing you is like that. But doubt if I read it. Rating: 5.3
I had this on my turn, because I love the time. It was sad reading about her when she had a hard life, but there were good times. Very good full-Twiss and turns, lots of details. I would definitely recommend. Rating: 5.4
Mary Howard would do anything to get the consent of his father. So, if he stay near him and help, the future King Henry’s love of Anne Boleyn orders, it does. This makes them feel uncomfortable for the good heart of Mary Queen Catherine Anne instead of the arrogant, but it must Thanks Dad is happy when she obeys her désirs.Au over the years, Mary filled the courtyard of the monarch low blows like a queen other replaced. She hides her heart from all fear of someone who loves them will, as a weapon, including her beloved father, the Duke of Norfolk, who denied his daughter because he has ambitious plans for his daughter knows how to use themselves. Using Mary Howard as a lens to look deeply into the court of King Henry VIII and his myriad of queens get readers a new perspective on what must be the historical narrative zillionth fictional monarch and his merry wives. Mary is a fascinating narrator, who, until she finds love, life for the approval of his father. Although very Mary Howard would do anything to the approval of his father. So, if he stay near him and help, the future King Henry’s love of Anne Boleyn orders, it does. This makes them feel uncomfortable for the good heart of Mary Queen Catherine Anne instead of the arrogant, but it must Thanks Dad is happy when she obeys her désirs.Au over the years, Mary filled the courtyard of the monarch low blows like a queen other replaced. She hides her heart from all fear of someone who loves them will, as a weapon, including her beloved father, the Duke of Norfolk, who denied his daughter because he has ambitious plans for his daughter knows how to use themselves. Using Mary Howard as a lens to look deeply into the court of King Henry VIII and his myriad of queens get readers a new perspective on what must be the historical narrative zillionth fictional monarch and his merry wives. Mary is a fascinating narrator, who, until she finds love, life for the approval of his father. Although very well written with a lead of fascinating that the fans enjoy the saga of King Henry VIII secret court Tudor.Harriet Klausner as Secrets of the Court Tudor.Harriet Klausner Note: 5.4
I am also addicted Tudor, and I found this fascinating story. Instead of in the middle of the action with the most important royal personages, we see the Tudor Court through the eyes of Mary Howard, the youngest daughter of the Duke of Norfolk, one of the ministers of King Henry VIII. This gives us a unique perspective, because “little Marie is the proverbial fly on the wall. She sees and hears all the intrigues pending before the Court, for the most part, while the remaining distances. Although most static in nature, it is a sympathetic heroine, but sad on a particular note. I do not know how accurate the author’s research, but there is a picture of brutality and abuse, casual virtual child that Mary is in the hands of his father and other relatives who are really terrible sorry. The brutality of the time is overwhelming. But we come to a portrait of Tudor life that I had never seen before in other work for this age to see, and for this reason that the book was worth lue.Recommandé. Rating: 5.4