The Secret Bride

Name: The Secret Bride
Brand: Tantor Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Diane Haeger
ISBN: 9798765004401

Author: Diane Haeger

Series: In the Court of Henry VIII #1

Narrator: Polly Lee

Unabridged: 13 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 05/31/2022

Categories: Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction

Synopsis

For fans of The Tudors comes a captivating drama about the only woman who could defy Henry VIII—and keep her life.

Mary Tudor, the headstrong younger sister of the ruthless King Henry VII, has always been her brother's favorite—but now she is also an important political bargaining chip. When she is promised to the elderly, ailing King Louis of France, a heartbroken Mary accepts her fate, but not before extracting a promise from her brother: When the old king dies, her next marriage shall be solely of her choosing. For Mary has a forbidden passion, and is determined, through her own cunning, courage, and boldness, to forge her own destiny.

The Secret Bride is the triumphant tale of one extraordinary woman who meant to stay true to her heart and live her life just as her royal brother did—by her own rules . . .

Contains mature themes.

About Diane Haeger

Diane Haeger is the author of several novels of historical and women's fiction, including four novels set in the court of King Henry VIII: I, Jane; The Queen's Rival; The Queen's Mistake; and The Secret Bride. She has a degree in English literature and an advanced degree in clinical psychology, which she credits with helping her bring to life complicated characters and their relationships. She lives with her husband and children.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Helena on September 28, 2016

I found this book fascinating! Knowing next to nothing about Mary Tudor myself, this book helped me picture everything that happened. As much as I dislike the phrase, it really brought history alive.......more

Goodreads review by Michelle on December 29, 2008

A friend lent me this book because she knew how much I loved the Phillippa Gregory books about Tudor England. I know this friend chooses quick easy reads that allow you to escape from everyday life, so this book was about what I expected. I gave this book a three because it was a quick easy read, and......more

Goodreads review by Lisa on June 14, 2009

Quick read. Interesting story. I knew a little about Mary Tudor, but it was interesting to get background. As always in this time period, the story is full of scandal and sex. Not the best historical fiction I've read, but certainly good. A new perspective on Henry VIII's court. Though the author wa......more

Goodreads review by Ashley on July 25, 2021

I had read this e-book because I have an interest in the Tudor period. I enjoyed reading this book because of the secret romance between Charles Brandon and Princess Mary Tudor. I loved that the story was so fascinating. I thought the novel was well written. It is a must read.......more