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The Fifth Queen
Hardcover
Publisher Price: $40.95
Publisher: Lushena Books
Published: Jul 23 2025
Pages: 202
Weight: 1.02
Height: 0.69 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The Fifth Queen by Ford Madox Ford is a historical novel that follows the story of Katharine Howard, the fifth wife of King Henry VIII. Set in the volatile court of Tudor England, the novel presents Katharine not as the naive girl of traditional accounts, but as a strong, intelligent, and principled woman navigating a dangerous world of political intrigue and religious conflict.
Katharine enters the court as a Catholic and quickly becomes entangled in the power struggles between reformists and conservatives, especially between Thomas Cromwell and Bishop Gardiner. Her relationship with the king is marked by both passion and manipulation, and she tries to influence him toward religious tolerance and mercy.
Despite her efforts to stay true to her beliefs and maintain her influence, Katharine ultimately becomes a victim of the ruthless court politics. The novel portrays her as a tragic yet dignified figure who stands firm in a corrupt environment, highlighting themes of integrity, power, and betrayal.
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