"A sumptuous historical novel anchored by its excellent depiction of
Jane Seymour, Henry the VIII's third queen . . . This is a must for all
fans of Tudor fiction and history."--Publishers Weekly
Ever since she was a child, Jane has longed for a cloistered life as a
nun. But her large noble family has other plans, and as an adult, Jane
is invited to the King's court to serve as lady-in-waiting to Queen
Katherine of Aragon. The devout Katherine shows kindness to all her
ladies, almost like a second mother, which makes rumors of Henry's
lustful pursuit of Anne Boleyn--also lady-in-waiting to the queen--all
the more shocking. For Jane, the betrayal triggers memories of a
haunting incident that shaped her beliefs about marriage.
But once Henry disavows Katherine and secures Anne as his new
queen--forever altering the religious landscape of England--he turns his
eye to another: Jane herself. Urged to return the King's affection and
earn favor for her family, Jane is drawn into a dangerous political game
that pits her conscience against her desires. Can Jane be the one to
give the King his long-sought-after son, or will she be cast aside like
the women who came before her?
Bringing new insight to this compelling story, Alison Weir marries
meticulous research with gripping historical fiction to re-create the
dramas and intrigues of the most renowned court in English history. At
its center is a loving and compassionate woman who captures the heart of
a king, and whose life will hang in the balance for it.
Praise for Jane Seymour, The Haunted Queen
"Bestselling [Alison] Weir's impressive novel shows why Jane deserves
renewed attention [and] illustrates Jane's unlikely journey from
country knight's daughter to queen of England. . . . From the richly
appointed decor to the religious tenor of the time, the historical
ambience is first-rate."--Booklist (starred review)
"Deft, authoritative biographical fiction . . . a dramatic and empathic
portrait of Jane Seymour."--Kirkus Reviews
