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Henry VIII: The Heart and the Crown by Alison Weir is a Sunday Times top 10 bestseller that uniquely reinterprets the life of one of history's most famous monarchs. As Tracy Borman aptly states, 'this novel makes Henry VIII’s story feel like it has never been told before…'
Step into the tumultuous world of King Henry VIII, who, as the second son, never expected the crown would be his destiny. An unexpected turn of fate—the sudden death of his brother, Arthur—forces Henry into a role he was untrained for. With Weir's exceptional storytelling, you will experience the profound emotional turmoil Henry faces as he navigates the responsibilities of kingship and his insatiable desire for an heir.
Critically acclaimed, this is Weir’s most ambitious Tudor novel to date. Conn Iggulden praises it, stating, 'History has the best stories and they should all be told like this.' The Times heralds it as 'a serious achievement,' while The Guardian commends Weir's meticulous attention to historical detail, making this an indispensable read for fans of historical fiction.
Immerse yourself in this vibrant retelling of a king’s life that forever altered England, offering insights that will resonate long after the final page is turned.
ISBN: | 9781472278111 |
Author: | Alison Weir |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Headline Review |
Publisher: | Headline Publishing Group |
Dimensions: | 129 x 198 x 44 mm |
Publication Date: | 18 January, 2024 |
Pagination: | 640 pages |
Weight: | 440g |
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Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’