The Fifth Queen Crowned - Ford Madox Hueffer - Bog

The Fifth Queen Crowned: A Romance is a historical fiction novel written by Ford Madox Hueffer and published in 1908. It is the third and final book in the Fifth Queen trilogy, which follows the story of Katherine Howard, the fifth wife of King Henry VIII of England. The novel begins with Katherine's imprisonment in the Tower of London, where she awaits her execution for adultery and treason. The story then shifts back in time to recount Katherine's rise to power as the queen of England, her struggles to maintain her position, and her eventual downfall. Throughout the novel, Hueffer portrays Katherine as a strong and intelligent woman who is determined to protect herself and her loved ones from the dangerous political climate of Tudor England. However, her desire for love and affection ultimately leads her into a web of deceit and betrayal that ultimately results in her execution. The Fifth Queen Crowned: A Romance is a compelling tale of love, power, and betrayal set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in English history. It offers a unique perspective on the life of Katherine Howard, one of the most controversial figures of the Tudor era, and explores the complex relationships between women and men in a society that was dominated by patriarchal norms and values.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.