Secrets Of The Tudor Court (2010) - Plot & Excerpts
Although I have inclinations before about historical royalties and rulers of London, my curiosities and interests had been piqued all the more after reading this book. The primary character of this book, Mary FitzRoy, Duchess of Richmond and Somerset, formerly Lady Mary Howard, might not be that much of an appealing character but she had made it extremely interesting (for the readers) about the people in the court. It was also remarkable that the author wrote about a relatively obscure historical figure during the Tudor London era.The Secrets of the Tudor Court is paving the way for me to read and learn more about the historical figures who reigned, lived and "waited" during the era. Have become a bit hung up on the Tudor era at the moment so I decided to pull this book from the shelf and give it a go.The main character of the book is Mary Howard, daughter of the Duke of Norfolk. Mary is taken to the court of Henry VIII at a very young age and she becomes one of the attending ladies to several of his queens, including her own cousins Anne Boleyn and Kitty Howard. We follow her internal struggles between her own desires, what her father requires of her and her duties towards the current queen.I really like Bonnette’s way of painting this portrait of a young woman in this time period, it feels very believable. The fictional parts blend seamlessly with the actual events known to all of us who is interested in this period. Luckily I have her next book at the ready so I don't have to leave this world just yet.
What do You think about Secrets Of The Tudor Court (2010)?
I am addicted to historical fictions that are set in the King Henry VIII's era.
—falcon
Average tale, predictable. A very quick read. H
—Rain_18
