It's here! Browse the 2024 Penguin Christmas gift guide
The Sixth Wife

The Sixth Wife

(The Tudor saga: book 7): The stirring story of Henry VIII's final marriage brought to life by the undisputed Queen of British historical fiction

Summary

Delve deep into a superb, fictionalised account of Henry VIII's sixth Queen, the mysterious Katharine Parr, written by multi-million copy and international bestselling author Jean Plaidy. This vibrant and captivating historical page-turner, perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory, is guaranteed to have you hooked from page one...

'Jean Plaidy doesn't just write the history, she makes it come alive.' -- Julia Moffat, RNA
'Plaidy excels at blending history with romance and drama' -- New York Times
'Full-blooded, dramatic, exciting' - Observer
'A must read' -- ***** Reader review
'I could not put this book down once I started reading' -- ***** Reader review
'A pleasure to read' -- ***** Reader review
'She makes history come alive' -- ***** Reader review

*****
Katharine Parr has unwittingly become the last pawn in King Henry VIII's ambitions for an heir.

Already twice widowed, Katharine finally dares to hope that she might find love with the dashing Thomas Seymour - but Henry has decided he must have a sixth wife and Seymour's intentions to marry Katharine have not gone unnoticed.

Unable to refuse the King of England, Katharine becomes his reluctant bride.

Once again it seems only a matter of time before another wife's fate leads her to the Tower of London. Will fate be kind to her...?

The Tudor saga continues in The Thistle and the Rose.

Reviews

  • Jean Plaidy doesn't just write the history, she makes it come alive.
    Julia Moffat, RNA

About the author

Jean Plaidy

Jean Plaidy, one of the preeminent authors of historical fiction for most of the twentieth century, is the pen name of the prolific English author Eleanor Hibbert, also know as Victoria Holt. Jean Plaidy's novels had sold more than 14 million copies worldwide by the time of her death in 1993.
Learn More

Sign up to the Penguin Newsletter

For the latest books, recommendations, author interviews and more