The Queen’s Sorrow
The Queen’s Sorrow by Suzannah Dunn, published by Harper Perennial in 2009, is a historical fiction novel that delves into the life of Mary Tudor, England’s first ruling queen. This edition spans 288 pages and is presented in English. The narrative explores Mary’s tumultuous marriage to Philip, the Prince of Spain, highlighting her emotional struggles as she grapples with his indifference and her desperate desire for an heir.
Readers will find a poignant portrayal of Mary’s decline as she becomes increasingly isolated and disheartened, leading to a reign marked by cruelty and fear. The story is told through the perspective of Rafael, a Spanish sundial maker who is part of Philip’s entourage and becomes a trusted confidant to Mary. As their relationship develops amidst the chaos of the court, the novel examines themes of love, power, and betrayal within a historical context.
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A queen brought low by love compromised and power abused – the tragedy of Mary Tudor.
These are desperate times for Mary Tudor. As England’s first ruling queen, her joy should be complete when she marries Philip, the dashing Prince of Spain. But despite her ardent devotion, he’s making it painfully obvious that he cares little for his new wife – and her struggle to produce an heir only makes him colder towards him. Lonely and depressed, Mary begins to vent her anguish on her people – and England becomes a place of cruelty, persecution and fear.
Mary’s terrible fall from grace is seen through the eyes of Rafael, a Spanish sundial maker who is part of the Prince’s flamboyant entourage. He becomes the one person that she trusts, but his life – and new-found love – will be caught in the chaos that follows…
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