The Fifth Queen Crowned: A Romance (1908)

The Fifth Queen Crowned: A Romance is a historical novel written by Ford Madox Hueffer, published in 1908. The novel is set in the 16th century and tells the story of Catherine Howard, the fifth wife of King Henry VIII of England. The story is told from the perspective of Thomas Cromwell, a powerful advisor to the king, who arranges Catherine's marriage to Henry. Catherine is portrayed as a young, innocent girl who is forced into marriage with the king, despite her love for another man. As Catherine becomes more involved in court politics, she begins to understand the power dynamics at play and the danger she faces as a pawn in the game of thrones. She finds herself caught between her loyalty to her family and her desire to be with the man she loves. The novel explores themes of love, power, and betrayal, and gives a vivid portrayal of life in Tudor England. It is a gripping tale of political intrigue and forbidden love, and a fascinating insight into one of the most tumultuous periods in English history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.