Firebrand

A Novel

By: Elizabeth Fremantle

Narrated by: Georgina Sutton

The basis for the major motion picture Firebrand—which reveals the tumultuous darker side to the marriages of the notorious King of England, Henry VIII, and the wife who survived.

“Smart, sensual, and suspenseful as a thriller, this is a must-read for Philippa Gregory fans.” —People

Widowed for the second time at age thirty-one, Katherine Parr falls deeply for the dashing courtier Thomas Seymour and hopes at last to marry for love. Instead, she attracts the amorous attentions of the ailing, egotistical, and dangerously powerful Henry VIII. No one is in a position to refuse a royal proposal. Haunted by the fates of his previous wives—two executions, two annulments, one death in childbirth—Katherine must wed Henry and rely on her wits and the help of her loyal servant Dot to survive the treacherous pitfalls of life as Henry’s queen. Yet as she treads the razor’s edge of court intrigue, she never quite gives up on love.

The prose

Loved the story. The writing was superb. Characters were well drawn.
The Reader was excellent.

Amazing story

Amazing storytelling would recommend to anyone who loves the Tudor family and all things including this time period.

you won't be disappointed

I was a little unsure of purchasing this book, just because I'd never heard of the author, but I'm so glad I did. If you like historical fiction novels, then you're in for hours of captivating listening. I'm so excited to download another title from this author. Hopefully they'll be many other titles similar to this one in the future.

Fills in gaps in a delightful way

The author has presented a deep, balanced view of the conflicting forces behind the religious reformation of Henry's court woven into a compelling story of Katherine Parr and her ladies. Highly entertaining dose of history.

Riveting

This book kelp me engaged the entire time. I was emerged in the time period.