The Queen's Rival by Diane Haeger
From the author of The Queen's Mistake comes the untold story of King Henry VIII's first well-known mistress.As the beautiful daughter of courtiers, Elizabeth "Bessie" Blount is overjoyed when she secures a position as maid of honor to Katherine of Aragon. But when she captures the attention of the king himself, there are whispers that the queen ought to be worried for her throne.
When Bess gives birth to a healthy son the whispers become a roar. But soon the infamous Boleyn girls come to court and Henry's love for her begins to fade. Now, Bess must turn to her trusted friend, the illegitimate son of Cardinal Wolsey, to help her move beyond life as the queen's rival...
The Ruby Ring and My Beloved Cecilia are among Diane Haeger's four prior historical novels. With her husband and family, she resides in California.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780451232205 |
| ISBN 10 | 0451232208 |
| Title | The Queen's Rival |
| Author | Diane Haeger |
| Series | Henry Viii's Court |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Year published | 2011-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |