The Tudors never cease to outrage and frighten at the same time. Henry VIII thought he was invincible and carried out anything he wanted to do, twisting and interpreting the law and religion the way he wanted. In this story Anna of Cleves, bested him, did something that could have changed the course of history with immense sacrifice to herself.
We also have the parallel story of Marris prioress of an abbey, losing it all in the Kings destruction of monasteries and abbeys. Overnight homeless, responsible for two younger sisters Will Sharington was an answer to a prayer when he took her under his wing. Marris became one of the ladies in waiting to Anne of Cleves whilst her husband Will was a lord with the King. When Anne was banished because Henry did not find her pleasing and he was enamoured with the sprightly Catherine Howard, Marris became a confidante of the ex Queen and held her most dangerous secret. Anne was pregnant and was terrified of the news getting out. The secret was kept forever and the baby boy was fostered with a trustworthy family.
The third part of the story is set in present times with three sisters being the reincarnation of Marris and her sisters and with the current excavation of the old priory and hall, the secrets of a five hundred years ago may be unearthed. To complicate matters two of the sisters believe they have found their former partners and navigating between the past and present is more tricky than the sisters realised because their younger sister who betrayed them then, will have no hesitation to do so again five hundred years later.
The story is exciting based on the true story of Anne of Cleves, the time slip adds another dimension to an already complicated story. Excellent reading.
Sent by Boldwood Books for an unbiased review, courtesy of Netgalley
I've read a different book about her; what a life she was forced into. Women back then really had no say when it came to love and marriage, did they?
ReplyDeleteInteresting to see a story focused on Anne of Cleves. She's definitely one of the more ignored queens. I think I've read another book by this author. I need to look what I thought of it. This looks interesting.
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