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Queen's Gambit: A Novel,New
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This brilliant historical fiction debut takes you into the heart of the Tudor court and the life and loves of the clever, charismatic Katherine Parr, Henry VIIIs sixth and last wife.Widowed for the second time at age thirtyone Katherine Parr falls deeply for the dashing courtier Thomas Seymour and hopes at last to marry for love. However, obliged to return to court, she attracts the attentions of the ailing, egotistical, and dangerously powerful Henry VIII, who dispatches his love rival, Seymour, to the Continent. No one is in a position to refuse a royal proposal so, haunted by the fates of his previous wivestwo executions, two annulments, one death in childbirthKatherine must wed Henry and become his sixth queen.Katherine has to employ all her instincts to navigate the treachery of the court, drawing a tight circle of women around her, including her stepdaughter, Meg, traumatized by events from their past that are shrouded in secrecy, and their loyal servant Dot, who knows and sees more than she understands. With the Catholic faction on the rise once more, reformers being burned for heresy, and those close to the king vying for position, Katherines survival seems unlikely. Yet as she treads the razors edge of court intrigue, she never quite gives up on love.
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- Q: What is 'The Queen's Gambit: A Novel' about? A: 'The Queen's Gambit: A Novel' is a historical fiction debut that explores the life of Katherine Parr, the sixth wife of Henry VIII. It delves into her love for Thomas Seymour and the treacherous dynamics of the Tudor court.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Queen's Gambit: A Novel'? A: The novel is authored by Elizabeth Fremantle.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New' in condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Queen's Gambit: A Novel' contains 432 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: This edition of the book is a hardcover.
- Q: When was 'The Queen's Gambit: A Novel' published? A: The book was published on August 6, 2013.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of the book? A: Yes, this is the First Simon & Schuster Hardcover Edition.
- Q: What genre does 'The Queen's Gambit: A Novel' belong to? A: The book falls under the Historical fiction genre.
- Q: Can you provide a brief overview of Katherine Parr's character? A: Katherine Parr is portrayed as clever and charismatic, navigating court intrigue while struggling with her feelings for Thomas Seymour and the demands of marrying Henry VIII.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Queen's Gambit: A Novel'? A: The novel explores themes of love, power, survival, and the complexities of female relationships in a male-dominated society.