Publisher's Synopsis
The Fifth Queen: And How She Came To Court is a historical novel written by Ford Madox Hueffer and published in 1906. The story is set in the sixteenth century and follows the life of Katherine Howard, the fifth wife of King Henry VIII of England. The novel begins with Katherine's early life in a poor family in rural England, where she is raised by her grandmother. She is eventually sent to live with her step-grandfather, who is a powerful nobleman and member of the royal court. Katherine's beauty and charm catch the eye of the king, who is already married to his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves. Despite his marriage, Henry VIII becomes infatuated with Katherine and eventually arranges for her to become his fifth queen. As Katherine adjusts to life in the royal court, she becomes embroiled in political intrigue and power struggles between the king's advisors. She also faces challenges in her relationship with Henry VIII, who is increasingly paranoid and unpredictable. The novel portrays Katherine as a sympathetic character who is caught up in the machinations of the powerful men around her. It also provides a vivid depiction of life in the Tudor court, with its elaborate ceremonies, lavish banquets, and complex social hierarchies. Overall, The Fifth Queen: And How She Came To Court is a compelling historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of Henry VIII's most controversial queens.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
