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The queen's rival, in the court of Henry VIII, Diane Haeger

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The queen's rival, in the court of Henry VIII, Diane Haeger

Language

eng

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no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The queen's rival

Oclc number

617551026

Responsibility statement

Diane Haeger

Sub title

in the court of Henry VIII

Summary

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 ..

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