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The King's Curse Hardcover – Large Print, 1 September 2014
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- ASIN : 1410471330
- Publisher : Thorndike Press; Lrg edition (1 September 2014)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 903 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9781410471338
- ISBN-13 : 978-1410471338
- Dimensions : 13.97 x 2.54 x 21.59 cm
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5.0 out of 5 stars
The powerful story of Margaret Pole - beautifully interpreted by Philippa Gregory
Reviewed in Australia on 3 May 2019Verified Purchase
I’ve only recently discovered Philippa Gregory’s Plantagenet and Tudor series and The King’s Curse is a superb addition to my burgeoning Gregory collection. The story of Margaret Pole is historically fascinating but Gregory’s inspiring characterisation of this fiercely brave woman literally bought tears to my eyes. A fabulous read, an entertaining story, a heartfelt historical nod to another strong, proud and unsung woman of the Tudor period. A truly wonderful and inspiring woman beautifully interpreted by Gregory.
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Reviewed in Australia on 7 January 2015
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I love all Phillipa Gregory books. This one gave me an insight into what was going on 'around' Henry during that time. We all know of his six wives but rarely get to see what actually happened to Katherine: that she endured such a long marriage to a man who turned out to be a murderer as his mental condition deteriorated. She was impossibly faithful to the man. She knew she was born to be a Queen, and was determined to fulfil her destiny and do her duty. Phillipa's books give 'the other side of the story' ; something that history often' brushes over'. People gloss over Henrys serial marriages as somewhat of a joke, but the truth was chilling: he was a serial killer and to live in his court must have been terrifying.
Reviewed in Australia on 8 November 2014
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This is the usual top notch fare from Philippa Gregory. The intertwined cousins from two different Royal houses make it very interesting and keeps your brain on the go to keep up with them all. What a very cruel people some of those Royals were and at times barbaric. I could not wait for the end.
Reviewed in Australia on 14 July 2018
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Another great Philippa Gregory read. Couldn't put it down. No housework done for 2 days
Reviewed in Australia on 3 December 2014
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I really enjoyed this story, told from the perspective of Margaret, the last Plantagenet Princess. The more I read about the Tudor's the more I become a supporter of the Plantagenet's and especially King Richard! What a tribe!
Reviewed in Australia on 10 January 2015
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Never read much about the countess before. What a story
Reviewed in Australia on 9 April 2015
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As good as all the Cousins' War series. As an aside, shows that the Tudors were not entitled to the throne and got what they deserved - a short reign.
Reviewed in Australia on 20 November 2014
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Awesome! Loved it. A bit slow to start off but maybe that is because I have read all her books so know the story well. Once I got into it I totally loved it!
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Debz
4.0 out of 5 stars
The King's Curse
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 June 2017Verified Purchase
A bit of a marathon, but a good yarn. Philippa Gregory doesn't hold back on the mysoginy and brutality of Henry VIII. She tells the story through the eyes of Margaret Pole: cousin of Henry's mother Elizabeth of York, a Plantagenet and rival family to the Tudor (the old royal family). Few records survive because they were destroyed for fear of persecution by Henry and his murderous henchmen Wolsey and Thomas Cromwell. Gregory tells a gripping story from the women's point of view, most of who's stories have not survived. Margaret was also a close friend of Katherine of Aragon and was Governess and companion to her daughter Princess Mary. Margaret's fault, if any, was that she represented the old family and religion which still commanded respect in England. If you love history and intrigue this is a great book. Philippa Gregory fleshes out some of characters in her author's notes telling us what is reliable fact and what is speculation/fiction. A very credible novel and worth the effort. You might prefer the Kindle version which is easier to carry around.
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RKDerby
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Cousins War (War of Roses) series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 August 2018Verified Purchase
If you like historic fiction bases on facts (faction) the this is a brilliant series. There are 6 books and, although each book stands alone, if you are going to read all 6 you should/must read them in the right order. Lady of the Rivers, White Queen, Red Queen, Kingmakers daughter, White Princess and Kings Curse. I found each difficult to put down. They all look at the same period of history but each from the view of different women of the time. They are a brilliant read. Each is a great story, brilliantly told, based on historical facts and not a little imagination. Highly recommended.
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Lizzie R. west yorkshire
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Amazing perspevtive
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 March 2018Verified Purchase
I found the book, written in the perspective of Margaret Pole utterly fascinating. Margaret has so little written about her that the description of her life and family, and all that they had to live through I found to be incredibly interesting and very informative.
And then at the back in Author's Note PG tells us that the Tudor DNA might have been at fault, causing all the dead babies, and also causing mental instability in Henry - incredibly informative and as a book this is one of the best of the Tudor book series the author has written.
The vast amount of research PG does on her books means that as well as just enjoying reading another fascinating book by her you are actually learning a vast amount about the Plantagenet family which we have never known before - if PG had been my history teacher I for one would have doubly loved my history lessons at school.
PG truly is the best author of this genre, do buy this book to give yourself a journey of discovery about both the Tudors and also the Plantaganets. A truly fantastic book!!
And then at the back in Author's Note PG tells us that the Tudor DNA might have been at fault, causing all the dead babies, and also causing mental instability in Henry - incredibly informative and as a book this is one of the best of the Tudor book series the author has written.
The vast amount of research PG does on her books means that as well as just enjoying reading another fascinating book by her you are actually learning a vast amount about the Plantagenet family which we have never known before - if PG had been my history teacher I for one would have doubly loved my history lessons at school.
PG truly is the best author of this genre, do buy this book to give yourself a journey of discovery about both the Tudors and also the Plantaganets. A truly fantastic book!!
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gudrid
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Mother Courage
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 June 2018Verified Purchase
You think that between them Philippa Gregory and Hilary Mantel would have scraped the Tudor barrel clean by now, and then comes along a book like this that offers a new and fascinating perspective on the court of Henry VIII. Gregory tells the story of Margaret Pole, Countess of Salisbury in her own right and at one time the richest woman in England, who inadvertently became a martyr of the Catholic church by being (spoiler alert) the oldest victim beheaded -without trial - by an increasingly irrational king at the Tower. Gregory does not portray her as a saint, but as a resilient woman whose main motivation is to keep her children - and her charge Princess Mary - alive and her dynasty prosperous. She is not above a bit of horse trading and bullying her own daughter in law, but is redeemed by her loyalty to Katherine of Aragon and her daughter. Through Margaret we see the machinations of the Tudor court and the frightening change of a once progressive and popular king to murderous tyrant who executes friends ad family seemingly at random. Well worth reading - and I am looking forward to Mantel's third instalment of Wolf Hall, where Thomas Cromwell will get his just deserts.
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The Cats Mother
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HENRY THE TYRANT
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 April 2015Verified Purchase
Having watched Wulfhall and having read Hilary Mantels books, where Cromwell is portrayed as an an avuncular misunderstood character , this excellent new addition to the Cousins War series offers an insight into a King who thought he was above the law and Cromwell who facilitated the kings wishes . A King who put aside the Magna Carta and murdered his way through the Plantagenet line , because he was King by divine right and a dangerously paranoid man - if Henry did carry the dangerous Kell negative gene and had McCleods disease - it explains the ultimate death of the Tudor line - even at a time when infant mortality was high , all the still births and miscarriages endured by his wives were unusual even for the time . Was Henry a tyrant because he was cursed , or was he cursed because he was a spoiled brat from birth ? Fascinating stuff .
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