VIII by H.M. Castor

VIII
by H.M. Castor

A superb book about Henry VIII, from childhood to death. We learn about his father's disappointment with him, and of how his father favoured Henry's older brother Arthur. However, Arthur died and Henry became King. We learn of his love of jousting, of yearning to go into battle, but also of his inner demons, his ghostly visions, his insecurities and suspicions of everyone close - including his wives and his closest mentor. He was never to have a surviving son that he constantly yearned, yet saw a strength in his daughter Elizabeth that was not in his other daughter Mary.

I did not want this book to end! I'm very excited to read on the author's website www.hmcastor.com that she is writing a sequel to VIII about his two daughters Elizabeth and Mary. Can't wait!