Blog tour: Henry VIII: The Heart And The Crown

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Welcome to the blog tour for Henry VIII: The Heart And The Crown by Alison Weir!

More about the book…

A second son, not born to rule, becomes a man, and a king...

In grand royal palaces, Prince Harry grows up dreaming of knights and chivalry - and the golden age of kings that awaits his older brother. But Arthur's untimely death sees Harry crowned King Henry of England.

As his power and influence extends, so commences a lifelong battle between head and heart, love and duty. Henry rules by divine right, yet his prayers for a son go unanswered.

The great future of the Tudor dynasty depends on an heir. And the crown weighs heavy on a king with all but his one true desire.

HENRY VIII. HIS STORY.

Alison Weir's most ambitious Tudor novel yet reveals the captivating story of a man who was by turns brilliant, romantic, and ruthless: the king who changed England forever.

More about the author…

Alison Weir lives and works in Surrey.

Her books include Britain's Royal Families, The Six Wives of Henry VIII, Children of England, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Henry VIII: King and Court, Mary, Queen of Scots and Isabella: She-Wolf of France.

My impressions…

This is the second book in The Tudor Rose series. Don’t worry if you haven’t (yet) read the first, The Last White Rose, which follows the life of Henry VIII's mother Elizabeth of York… this won’t affect your enjoyment of this epic novel. Despite being familiar with the story of Henry VIII and his six wives, this book felt unique as we see it unfold from his own perspective. He wasn’t only a King, he was a human being in the first place and, while I’m not sure that I like him any more than I did before reading this novel, I have now a better understanding of the pressures that he experienced.

Three words to describe it. Epic. Compelling. Knowledgeable.

Do I like the cover? Yes, it’s very regal.

Have I read any other books by the same author? No, I have a lot of catching-up to do! I think I’ll start with the Six Tudor Queens series.

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