Katharine Parr, the Sixth Wife

By: Alison Weir

Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor

Length: 18 hrs and 59 mins

Publisher's summary

Best-selling author and acclaimed historian Alison Weir brings her Tudor Queens series to a close with the remarkable story of Henry VIII's sixth and final wife, who manages to survive him and remarry, only to be thrown into a romantic intrigue that threatens the very throne of England.

Having sent his much-beloved but deceitful young wife Katheryn Howard to her beheading, King Henry fixes his lonely eyes on a more mature woman, 30-year-old, twice-widowed Katharine Parr. She, however, is in love with Sir Thomas Seymour, brother to the late Queen Jane. Aware of his rival, Henry sends him abroad, leaving Katharine no choice but to become Henry's sixth queen in 1543. The king is no longer in any condition to father a child, but Katharine is content to mother his three children, Mary, Elizabeth, and the longed-for male heir, Edward.

Four years into the marriage, Henry dies, leaving England's throne to nine-year-old Edward - a puppet in the hands of ruthlessly ambitious royal courtiers - and Katharine's life takes a more complicated turn. Thrilled at this renewed opportunity to wed her first love, Katharine doesn't realize that Sir Thomas now sees her as a mere stepping stone to the throne, his eye actually set on bedding and wedding 14-year-old Elizabeth. The princess is innocently flattered by his attentions, allowing him into her bedroom, to the shock of her household. The result is a tangled tale of love and a struggle for power, bringing to a close the dramatic and violent reign of Henry VIII.

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Well read and researched novel.

I enjoyed this history novel and recommend it for leisure time ready for those who enjoy Eng!ish historical novels.

I was expecting a boring listen.

I ordered this to complete the series. I didn’t expect much. However, this book made me understand the true depth of the new True Religion. I never had a handle on that. It also made it clear why woman had multiple husbands, the dangers of birthing a child in that era, and why young woman married old men. A truly informative book. Highly recommended.

The true history facts.

I love all her book about King Henry the 8th. The are so good I had to buy them to put on my book shelf.

Hate for This Series to End

Another great book by Alison Weir! These books were very long but they didn't seem it because they are all so interesting. Really loved this series!

Bravo, 10/10

The combination between the author and the narrator leaves little room for want, and as always I was left very happy.

The enigma is revealed!

A!ison Weir has courageously delved into the deepest dungeons and secret chambers of Queen
Kathryn Parr's enigmatic life.

Almost makes you wish there was another wife.

Sad to see the series end even though this took me a little longer than usual to finish. Hood storytelling.

Excellent series

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book and learning more about Katharine Parr. The series has been most enjoyable and nd educational. I highly recommend!

Excellent writing and narration!

I have listened to all of the books about King Henry’s wives by Allison Weir, and found them very enjoyable both historically and entertaining. It’s hard to chose one more interesting than the other.

Weir is a riveting novelist. Landor is the perfect narrator.

How lucky are we to have Rosalyn Landor to read to us? I first saw her on Star Trek: The Next Generation and I knew she was someone special. The combination of Weir’s descriptive words and Landor’s rich, magnificent voice have made listening to this series a joy. I’m sad that it’s over. I am starting The Last White Rose right now.