A Tudor Tragedy - The Life and Times of Catherine Howard ~ Lacey Baldwin Smith

A Tudor Tragedy - The Life and Times of Catherine Howard ~ Lacey Baldwin Smith

Medium hard cover with dust jacket
Very good condition

A gripping biography of Catherine Howard, the fifth wife of Henry VIII. The book delves into Catherine's rise and fall, from her youthful charm and vivacious personality to her tragic end on the executioner's block.

Catherine, a mere teenager, caught Henry's eye while serving as a lady-in-waiting to his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves. Despite their significant age difference, Henry was enamored with Catherine, calling her his "jewel of womanhood." However, their marriage was short-lived as Catherine's past indiscretions caught up with her, leading to her execution for adultery.

Smith's narrative brings to life the dangerous and treacherous world of the Tudor court, highlighting Catherine's daring attempt to play Henry at his own game and the fatal consequences that followed.