The Queen's Rival: In the Court of Henry VIII (Henry VIII's Court, #3)

by Diane Haeger

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From the author of The Queen's Mistake comes the untold story of King Henry VIII's first well-known mistress.

As the beautiful daughter of courtiers, Elizabeth "Bessie" Blount is overjoyed when she secures a position as maid of honor to Katherine of Aragon. But when she captures the attention of the king himself, there are whispers that the queen ought to be worried for her throne.

When Bess gives birth to a healthy son the whispers become a roar. But soon the infamous Boleyn girls come to court and Henry's love for her begins to fade. Now, Bess must turn to her trusted friend, the illegitimate son of Cardinal Wolsey, to help her move beyond life as the queen's rival...
  • ISBN10 0451232208
  • ISBN13 9780451232205
  • Publish Date 1 March 2011
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Berkley