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The Taming of the Queen

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The Taming of the Queen
UK first edition cover
AuthorPhilippa Gregory
LanguageEnglish
SeriesTudor Series
GenreHistorical novel
PublisherSimon & Schuster
Publication date
13 August 2015
Publication placeUnited Kingdom
Media typePrint (Hardcover)
E-book
Pages400
ISBN978-1-4711-3297-1
Preceded byThe Other Queen 

The Taming of the Queen is a historical novel by British author Philippa Gregory, published on 13 August 2015. It tells the story of Kateryn Parr, the last wife of Henry VIII of England.

Plot

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Henry VIII of England chooses Kateryn Parr, a 31-year-old widow, as his new wife. Aware of the ends that Henry's other wives met, Kateryn is a studious woman who promotes projects, including advocating for Scriptures in English and supporting the Protestant Reformation. Henry suffers from gout and a leg wound that will not heal throughout the novel. Parr ensures Princess Mary and Princess Elizabeth are re-legitimized by the crown.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ "The Taming of the Queen by Philippa Gregory". Kirkus Reviews. 4 July 2015. Retrieved 17 December 2018.