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description: The nine Tudor novels by beloved novelist Jean Plaidy are now available as one complete series spanning sixteenth-century England. This exciting collection includes a brand-new character guide along with reading group guides for seven books. Read all nine novels in order for the first time digitally and delve into the lives of this fascinating dynastyfull of intrigue betrayal marriages and deaths in a complete package never before available. 1. To Hold the CrownIn this sweeping tale of marriage and power love and heartbreak Henry VII and Elizabeth of Yorks troubled ascension to the throne of England ultimately launches the Tudor dynasty. 2. Katharine of AragonKatharine of Aragon held her husband Henry VIIIs affectionbut only for so long. 3. Murder Most RoyalOne powerful king. Two tragic queens. Sophisticated Anne Boleyn and innocent Catherine Howard meet with the all-consumingand ficklepassions of tempestuous King Henry VIII. 4. The Kings ConfidanteThe Kings servant but Gods first. The English lawyer Sir Thomas More rises to become King Henry VIIIs most trusted advisor but his refusal to recognize Henry as the supreme head of the Church of England ends his political career . . . and leads to his trial for treason. 5. The Sixth WifeDangerous court intrigue and affairs of the heart collide during the story of Katherine Parr the last of Henry VIIIs six queens. 6. The Thistle and the RoseThe story of Princess Margaret Tudor whose life of tragedy bloodshed and scandal would rival even that of her younger brother Henry VIII. 7. Mary Queen of FranceThe story of Princess Mary Tudor a celebrated beauty and born rebel who would defy the most powerful king in Europeher older brother. 8. For a Queens LovePower-hungry monarch cold-blooded murderer obsessive monsterwho could love such a man? Set against the glittering courts of sixteenth-century Europe the Spain of the dreaded Inquisition and the tortured England of Bloody Mary this is the story of Philip II of Spainand of the women who loved him as a husband and father. 9. A Favorite of the QueenTorn between her hearts passion and duty to her kingdom Elizabeth I must make a decision that will shape her country and place her name in history forever.
language: English
title: The Complete Tudors
publisher: None