Henry's Roses - by Amanda Harvey Purse (Hardcover)

About the Book

The author of THE BOLEYNS examines the lives and times of three of Henry VIII's 'other' women - his mother and two sisters.

Book Synopsis

Henry VIII's relationships with women in his adult life famously did not go well. He was the Tudor king who had six wives, two of which he murdered. But what of the three powerful Tudor women that surrounded Henry VIII in his early life? The ones that saw him before the marriages, before the beheadings, before the tyranny? One was Queen of England, one was Queen of Scotland, and the other was Queen of France - but for Henry VIII these women were his mother and two sisters. Henry's Roses explores the life of these three women, shining a spotlight and telling the story of how their fate was entwined with the most infamous monarch of them all.

Review Quotes

'Henry's Roses is an extraordinary achievement that brings Elizabeth of York and her fascinating daughters to life with unparalleled depth and humanity. A captivating exploration of the women who shaped the Tudor legacy -insightful, compelling, and beautifully written.'--Dr Owen Emmerson

'Intriguing, detailed and deeply researched. The spotlight turned on the three Roses casts also an unexpected light on some of the mysteries of the early Tudor age.'--Sarah Gristwood

'The Tudor dynasty is full of big personalities and captivating stories, with the lives of Elizabeth of York and her two surviving daughters no exception. In Henry's Roses, Amanda Harvey Purse explores the lives of three queens whose stories impacted on a European stage. In fascinating detail, Harvey Purse shines a light on three key figures of the Tudor royal family.'--Dr Elizabeth Norton

About the Author

Amanda Harvey Purse is an author and historical researcher for London-based museums. She has spent the last twenty-five years studying the Victorian period and is a member of The Royal Historical Society. She is the author of THE BOLEYNS. She has studied the Tudors at the University of Roehampton and is the founder of Tudor Secrets and Myths.