Jane the Quene
Jane the Quene by Janet Wertman, published by Janet Wertman on April 14, 2016, is a historical fiction novel that delves into the life of Jane Seymour during the tumultuous Tudor court. Set in England in 1535, the narrative follows Jane, a 27-year-old woman eager to secure her future through marriage. As she navigates the complexities of court life, her diligence and newfound poise attract the attention of King Henry VIII, who is desperate for an heir after his tumultuous relationships with his previous wives.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as ambition, virtue, and the intricate dynamics of power within the Tudor court. The story presents Jane’s journey as she grapples with the consequences of her rise to prominence, particularly in light of her predecessor’s fate. With a focus on historical events and biographical elements, this edition spans 326 pages and is written in English, offering a detailed portrayal of the Renaissance period and the personal struggles faced by women in that era.
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“One of the Best Books of 2016” – Open Letters Monthly; Finalist, 2016 Novel of the Year – Underground Book Reviews; Semi-Finalist – 2017 M.M. Bennetts Award
All Jane Seymour wants is a husband; but when she catches the eye of a volatile king, she is pulled deep into the Tudor court’s realm of plot and intrigue….
England. 1535. Jane Seymour is 27 years old and increasingly desperate to marry and secure her place in the world. When the court visits Wolf Hall, the Seymour ancestral manor, Jane has the perfect opportunity to shine: her diligence, efficiency, and newfound poise are sure to finally attract a suitor.
Meanwhile, King Henry VIII is 45 and increasingly desperate for an heir. He changed his country’s religion to leave his first wife, a princess of Spain, for Anne Boleyn — but she too has failed to provide a son. As Henry begins to fear he is cursed, Jane Seymour’s honesty and innocence conjure in him the hope of redemption.
Thomas Cromwell, an ambitious clerk whose political prowess keeps the King’s changing desires satisfied, sees in Jane Seymour the perfect answer to the unrest threatening England: he engineers the plot that ends with Jane becoming the King’s third wife. For Jane, who believes herself virtuous and her actions justified, miscarriages early in her marriage shake her confidence. How can a woman who has committed no wrong bear the guilt of how she unseated her predecessor?
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