The King's Secret Matter
  • Published: 3 April 2006
  • ISBN: 9780099493167
  • Imprint: Arrow
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 432
  • RRP: $35.00
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The King's Secret Matter

(The Tudor saga: book 4): power and passion are the forces at play in this mesmerising novel set in the Tudor court from the undisputed Queen of British historical fiction

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3 Apr 2006
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The fourth of Jean Plaidy's Tudor novels in which Henry VIII secretly plots his divorce from Katherine of Aragon.

Historical romance at its very best: fans of Philippa Gregory will love this captivating journey back in time from multi-million copy and international bestselling author Jean Plaidy.
'Jean Plaidy conveys the texture of various patches of the past with such rich complexity' - Guardian
'These books are page-turners; they offer a wonderful way to learn about history... and their stories will remain with you for ever' -- Daily Express
'Every bit as exciting and moving today as they were when first written.' -- Woman & Home
'Such an amazing book! Full of twists and turns, kept me hooked!' -- ***** Reader reviews
'Another masterpiece from Jean Plaidy about Henry VIII.' -- ***** Reader reviews
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After twelve years of marriage, the once fortuitous union of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon has declined into a loveless stalemate. Their only child, Mary, is disregarded as a suitable heir, and Henry's need for a legitimate son to protect the Tudor throne has turned him into a callous and greatly feared ruler.

When the young and intriguing Anne Boleyn arrives from the French court, Henry is easily captivated by her dark beauty and bold spirit.

But his desire to possess the wily girl leads to a deadly struggle of power that promises to tear apart the lives of Katharine and Mary, and forever change England's faith...

The Tudor saga continues in Murder Most Royal.

  • Published: 3 April 2006
  • ISBN: 9780099493167
  • Imprint: Arrow
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 432
  • RRP: $35.00
Categories:

About the author

Jean Plaidy

Jean Plaidy, one of the preeminent authors of historical fiction for most of the twentieth century, is the pen name of the prolific English author Eleanor Hibbert, also know as Victoria Holt. Jean Plaidy's novels had sold more than 14 million copies worldwide by the time of her death in 1993.

Also by Jean Plaidy

The Bastard King
The Lion of Justice
The Passionate Enemies
The Spanish Bridegroom
The Queen of Diamonds
Daughter of Satan
Caroline the Queen
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Praise for The King's Secret Matter

Plaidy excels at blending history with romance and drama

New York Times

Jean Plaidy, by the skilful blending of superb storytelling and meticulous attention to authenticity of detail and depth of charaterization has become one of the country's most widely read novelists

Sunday Times

Full-blooded, dramatic, exciting

Observer

One of England's foremost historical novelists

Birmingham Mail

Her novels are still very much to be enjoyed...Any writer who can both educate and thrill a reader of any age deserves to be remembered and find new fans...One only has to look at the TV/Media to see that the appetite for this kind of writing is still very much there

Matt Bates, WH Smith Travel

Filled with intrigue and secret plots...Vividly capturing life under the Tudors and giving us an insight into the hearts and minds of characters long dead, it is easy to see why Jean Plaidy is still regarded as the Queen of historical fiction.

Claire Gaskell, Cambrian News
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