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Six Tudor Queens: Jane Seymour, The Haunted Queen

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Six Tudor Queens: Jane Seymour, The Haunted Queen

By: Alison Weir
Narrated by: Rose Akroyd
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 Alison Weir, historian and author of the Sunday Times bestsellers Katherine of Aragon: The True Queen and Anne Boleyn: A King's Obsession, draws a finely detailed and enthralling portrait of Jane Seymour, Henry VIII's third queen. Essential reading for fans of Philippa Gregory and Elizabeth Chadwick.

'Weir is excellent on the little details that bring a world to life' Guardian

THE WOMAN HAUNTED BY THE FATE OF HER PREDECESSOR.

Eleven days after the death of Anne Boleyn, Jane is dressing for her wedding to the King.

She has witnessed at first hand how courtly play can quickly turn to danger and knows she must bear a son . . . or face ruin.

This new Queen must therefore step out from the shadows cast by Katherine and Anne - in doing so, can she expose a gentler side to the brutal King?

JANE SEYMOUR
THE THIRD OF HENRY'S QUEENS
HER STORY

Acclaimed, bestselling historian Alison Weir draws on new research for her captivating novel, which paints a compelling portrait of Jane and casts fresh light on both traditional and modern perceptions of her. Jane was driven by the strength of her faith and a belief that she might do some good in a wicked world.

History tells us how she died.
This spellbinding novel explores the life she lived.

Praise for the SIX TUDOR QUEENS novels:

'Alison Weir's wonderfully detailed novel offers a spellbinding solution to the mystery of Anne's true nature . . . Enthralling' Sarah Gristwood

'A triumph of fine detail and research and offers a complex depiction of an endlessly fascinating woman' Elizabeth Fremantle

'This is Anne Boleyn as you have never seen her before. I could not put it down' Tracy Borman

'Well researched and engrossing' Good Housekeeping

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Critic Reviews

This six-book series looks likely to become a landmark in historical fiction
Alison Weir gives a fresh take on Jane Seymour's life . . . A brilliant and engaging read
Gripping and utterly compelling . . . Henry VIII's third and - allegedly - best-loved wife is brought vividly to life . . . Not to be missed (Tracy Borman)
Written with the verve of fiction and the authority of history, this is a Jane who is neither a puppet, a pious victim nor a po-faced schemer, but a living, breathing woman, launched on her own emotional journey. Meticulous research is magically transformed into a riveting narrative which takes us into the places non-fiction history cannot reach. It's what Alison Weir does better than anybody - and what historical fiction was created to do (Sarah Gristwood)
Deft, authoritative biographical fiction
This brilliant book is a bombshell! Jane Seymour the shy mouse type? Think again! . . . She is vibrant, determined and she sets the King's court on fire . . . A magnificent novel - you'll never forget her! (Kate Williams)
Hugely enjoyable . . . Alison Weir knows her subject and has a knack for the telling and textural detail
Combining her authority as a historian with her skill as a novelist, in telling Jane Seymour's story Alison has once again brought the past enthrallingly to life, as only she can. The Haunted Queen is another classic - in the great tradition of historical fiction (Josephine Ross)
Vivid characters and a wonderful sense of time and place combine with the story of a gentle, kind heroine who I really cared about, the more so because she was so cruelly robbed of her life at the moment of her greatest happiness (Barbara Erskine)
Weir does an excellent job of bringing the pages of history to life; creating living, breathing characters with flaws and weaknesses like our own
Weir's impressive novel shows why Jane deserves renewed attention . . . This third volume in Weir's exceptional Six Tudor Queens series offers new angles on its earlier subjects [Katherine and Anne] . . . Weir keeps the tension high, breathing new life into a familiar tale and making us wish for a different ending
This retelling portrays Jane as a lady of principle. Meticulously researched and richly rewarding
A triumph of fine detail and research and offers a complex depiction of an endlessly fascinating woman (Elizabeth Fremantle)
Alison Weir's wonderfully detailed novel offers a spellbinding solution to the mystery of Anne [Boleyn's] true nature . . . Enthralling (Sarah Gristwood)
Well researched and engrossing
Alison Weir makes history come alive as no one else (Barbara Erskine)
All stars
Most relevant
A very engaging story that brings Jane Seymour, her personality, and the vibrant politics of her time to life.

Loved the insights

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How wonderfully written and expertly performed. Thanks both Alison and Rose. History brought to life.
I read recently that it was very likely a pulmonary embolism which took Jane’s life. One of the major downsides of ‘rest in bed’ during confinement.

So poignant yet so sad.

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Very good. An interesting take on Jane, there was a rel logic to her character. Narration was also very good.

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Such a great and sad story. This book was so well written and the narrator has the perfect voice to match the era. I was surprised at how emotional I became at the end of the book. Definitely a must listen for anyone who enjoys historical stories

Beautifully written and read

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An often overlooked story about one of King Henry’s most beloved wives. We all know how Jane Seymour’s story ends but it was interesting to hear how much of an influence she had on her husband.
I loved this book. I’ve listened to it many times now. Another great Alison Weir novel

Captivating

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