The Saddest Princess
by Leah Toole
"As England's very first queen regnant, I must remember to keep my feminine emotions hidden from my people, and from the world, for nothing said weakness like the tearful blubbering of a woman."
As a girl, Mary had been a disappointment from the moment she was born. Deemed utterly useless to inherit the throne of England, Mary soon learns that despite being born the daughter of a king, nothing in her life would come easily. And when Henry VIII divorces his queen in favour of another, Mary's future takes an uncertain turn.Through lost loves and unbearable grief, Mary fights to hold on to the hope that her life would one day bear some meaning, leading her on a hopeless path to achieve her twisted fate.
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RosieHub5.0 out of 5 stars Hooked!Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 April 2023Verified PurchaseHaven't finished the book yet but I am reading it and I am hooked.Love the writing style and find that I don't want to put it down!If you love well written books and the Tudor era then this is the book for you!I've never really been into historical fiction before but this really is an exciting, empowering, entertaining take on the life of Mary Tudor!
Kerstin Bolle5.0 out of 5 starsI couldn't stop reading. I like the author's style! Absolute purchase recommendation!Reviewed in Germany on 28 March 2023I like the author's fluid style. She knows how to captivate the reader and describes previously unexplained aspects of the story in a convincing way.More of that please.
Alison Boniface975.0 out of 5 starsApril 8, 2023Fantastic book for those who love historical fiction and especially the Tudors.Well written a different perspective on events from Mary I point of view. There are times you feel so sorry for her and others that you think she's quite mad. But I can say I have a new four appreciation for her and that is totally thanks to the author Leah Toole. I literally cannot wait for the next book.Would definitely recommend if you love history but struggle with the heavier fiction novels. This was just perfect.
David Barnes5.0 out of 5 starsApril 25, 2023I'm only a couple of chapters in but I honestly can't stop reading this. Not my usual genre but it is such a good read I don't even care. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who loves a good, well written book.
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