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In the Shadow of Queens

Tales from the Tudor Court
By Alison Weir
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In the Shadow of Queens is a captivating collection of thirteen stories set in the Tudor court, told from the perspective of those who lived among Henry VIII's six wives. These tales, unfolding within glittering palaces and whispering courts, reveal the lives, loyalties, betrayals, and loves that shaped the women who stood beside the king. Meticulously researched and vividly brought to life by Alison Weir, this collection offers a richly detailed glimpse into the world behind the throne, blending groundbreaking historical truth with breathtaking fiction.
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This collection is ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction particularly centred on Tudor England, fans of richly researched biographies, and those fascinated by court intrigue, powerful women, and British royal history. It will strongly appeal to lovers of Alison Weir's work and readers seeking immersive narratives with emotional depth and authentic period detail.

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The complete SIX TUDOR QUEENS series short-story collection by acclaimed historian and Sunday Times bestselling author, Alison Weir.

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The complete SIX TUDOR QUEENS short-story collection by acclaimed historian and SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING author, Alison Weir.

'This brilliant series has brought Henry VIII's six wives to life as never before' TRACY BORMAN

'Detailed, immaculately researched and convincing' THE TIMES

'Lingers long after the last page is turned' ELIZABETH FREMANTLE

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Behind every great king stands a queen. And behind every queen, the whole court watches on...

Over the years of his reign, six different women took their place beside King Henry VIII of England as his wife and queen.

But the real stories of the six Tudor queens belong to those who lived among them. Played out in glittering palaces and whispering courts, these are tales of the people who loved and served these women, and those who lied and betrayed them.

Collected together for the first time, In the Shadow of Queens reveals thirteen startling stories from the Tudor court, told by those at the very heart of that world.

ALISON WEIR.

Groundbreaking truth. Breathtaking fiction.

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PRAISE FOR THE SIX TUDOR QUEENS SERIES:

'Weir is excellent on the little details that bring a world to life' Guardian

'A tour de force' Susan Ronald

'Alison Weir makes history come alive as no one else' Barbara Erskine

'Well researched and engrossing' Good Housekeeping

'Hugely enjoyable . . . Alison Weir knows her subject and has a knack for the telling and textural detail' Daily Mail

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Critics praise the series as brilliant and utterly exceptional, highlighting Alison Weir's skilful writing and storytelling that brings Tudor history alive with stunning period detail. The novels captivate and move readers deeply, with unflinching portrayals of complex, inspiring women who navigate the deadly Tudor court. The storytelling is described as beautifully crafted and solid gold for Tudor history lovers, seamlessly blending fascinating historical detail with compelling drama.

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ISBN: 9781472286291

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Review

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 432

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About the Author

Alison Weir is a bestselling historical novelist of Tudor fiction, and the leading female historian in the United Kingdom. She has published more than thirty books, including many leading works of non-fiction, and has sold over three million copies worldwide.

Her novels include the Tudor Rose trilogy, which spans three generations of history's most iconic family - the Tudors, and the highly acclaimed Six Tudor Queens series about the wives of Henry VIII, all of which were Sunday Times bestsellers.

Alison is a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and an honorary life patron of Historic Royal Palaces.

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