Richard and judy talk to suzannah dunn about her richard and judy summer book club 2011 title the confession of katherine howard. If suzannah dunn s latest historical novel, her fourth, isnt quite up to those lofty standards, it is an entertainingly frothy gloss on the story of henrys unlucky fifth wife. Buy the confession of katherine howard by suzannah dunn online at alibris. The confession of katherine howard katherine howard is the wife of henry v111s about whom we know the least in all. The confession of katherine howard is the third book of dunns that ive read and im pretty clear on what her style is now. Queen katherine s life of clothes, music and constant partying comes to an unpleasant end in dunn s the queens sorrow, 2008, etc. About the confession of katherine howard paperback. Meet the original queen katherine and henry viiis most seductive wife bestselling historian suzannah dunn talks about her gripping n. The confession of katherine howard is masterful historical fiction, ideal for fans of phillipa gregory and allison weir, bringing to rich, lustrous life the sights and sounds of the royal tudor court while telling a story of passion, intrigue, betrayal, and destiny that will live in the readers memory long after the final page is turned. Her novel about anne boleyn the queen of subtleties was followed by the sixth wife, on katherine parr, and the queens sorrow, set during the reign of mary tudor, bloody mary, englands first ruling queen. From suzannah dunn, the critically acclaimed author of the queen of subtleties, the sixth wife and the queens sorrow, comes the tragic, gripping, and inte. Confession of katherine howard by suzannah dunn bookchor.
The confession of katherine howard suzannah dunn paperback. I know im not supposed to quote from my version of this book as its a. Compre o livro the confession of katherine howard na. This book takes you beyond the royal bedchamber to whispered secrets, rustling. Harper paperbacks april 5, 2011 the tragic, moving, and gripping story of the ascendance and fall of katherine howard, fifth wife of henry viii, and the best friend she nearly dragged down with her. Read the confession of katherine howard by suzannah dunn for free with a 30 day free trial.
Overall, i would give the confession of katherine howard two stars. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone. Cat tilney, the novel tells the life of this damaged, dangerous and shortlived queen. It was interesting enough to hold my attention, but i didnt find it enjoyable enough to go on my to reread shelf. The confession of katherine howard by suzannah dunn youtube.
The confession of katherine howard suzannah dunn, jane mcdowell on. The confession of katherine howard by suzannah dunn paperback new book ebay. The confession of katherine howard english edition ebook. From suzannah dunn, the critically acclaimed author of the queen of subtleties, the sixth wife and the queens sorrow, comes the tragic, gripping, and intensely moving story of katherine howard the fifth wife of englands king henry viiiand the best friend she nearly took down with her. Suzannah dunn is the author of nine previous novels, darker days than usual, blood sugar, past. Suzannah dunn presents us with a feisty, determined catherine, who refused to allow men to walk over her even if they did happen to be the king of england. The confession of katherine howard is masterful historical fiction, ideal for fans of phillipa gregory and allison weir, bringing to rich, lustrous life the sights and sounds of the royal tudor court while telling a story of passion, intrigue, betrayal, and destiny that will live in. The confession of katherine howard is masterful historical fiction, ideal for fans of phillipa. The confession of katherine howard by suzannah dunn alibris. The confession of katherine howard by dunn, suzannah.
The confession of katherine howard s particular distinction is its emphasis on the youthfulness of the queen and her friends her precise birth date is disputed, but in. The confession of katherine howard paperback april 5, 2011 by suzannah dunn author. Buy the sixth wife first edition by dunn, suzannah isbn. Iscriviti a prime ciao, accedi account e liste accedi account e liste resi e ordini iscriviti a prime carrello. The confession of katherine howard ebook by suzannah dunn. Anna of kleve, from a small german duchy, is 24 and has a. The confession of katherine howard suzannah dunn scribd. Her forthcoming novel to be published in hardback in may 2010 is the confession of katherine howard. Pages are intact and not marred by any notes or highlighting. The confession of katherine howard by dunn, suzannah ebook.
My biggest problem was that despite being called the confessions of katherine howard, it is really more like some sort of confession of cat tilney a maid servant of katherine howard and someone who had little first hand experience of courtiers being of humble birth. The confession of katherine howard dunn, suzannah on. Fortysix, overweight, and suffering from gout, henry is soundly rejected by some of europes most eligible princesses. Suzannah dunn s katherine, on the other hand, is a worldly and cunning young lady who is often easily able to manipulate those around her. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers. The confession of katherine howard by suzannah dunn is in the richard and judys summer reading list 2011. The confession of katherine howard suzannah dunn ebook. Most people will know the story but the value of this book lies in the way that suzannah dunn can evoke the life of ordinary people in. Confession of katherine howard by suzannah dunn the tragic, moving, and gripping story of the ascendance and fall of katherine howard, fifth wife of henry viii, and the best friend she nearly dragged down with her when twelveyearold katherine howard comes to live in the duchess of norfolks household she could not be more different than her poor relation, cat tilney. The teenage cat tilney is raised in the company of the attractive and sexually.
Editions of the confession of katherine howard by suzannah. As observed by her bff catheryn tilney, henry viiis fifth wife, kate howard is a bit of a tramp. Newly widowed and the father of an infant son, henry viii realizes he must marry again to ensure the royal succession. Suzannah dunn the confession of katherine howard youtube. The confession of katherine howard by suzannah dunn. Like her the confession of katherine howard, dunn takes a sideways look at katherine parr, her marriage to thomas seymour, and the sexual rumours about elizabeths girlhood. The confession of katherine howard audiobook by suzannah. Suzannah dunn, author of the confession of katherine. Within months, the king has set aside his dutch wife anne for katherine. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The queen of subtleties her first novel tells the story of anne boleyns downfall and was followed.
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