Language eng Summary "Newly widowed and the father of an infant son, Henry VIII realizes he must marry again to ensure the royal succession. Anne, of Cleves, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, 1515-1557 - Fiction.Great Britain - History - Tudors, 1485-1603.Great Britain - History - Henry VIII, 1509-1547 - Fiction.Great Britain - History - Henry VIII, 1509-1547.true German people in foreign countries.England - Court and courtiers | History - 16th century - Fiction.
Label Anna of Kleve, the princess in the portrait : a novel Title Anna of Kleve, the princess in the portrait Title remainder a novel Statement of responsibility Alison Weir Creator Will he accuse Anna of adultery as he did Queen Anne Boleyn, and send her to the scaffold? Or will he divorce her and send her home in disgrace?". Even as Henry begins to warm to his new wife and share her bed, his attention is captivated by one of her maids-of-honor. What follows is the fascinating story of an awkward royal union that somehow had to be terminated. Some think her attractive, but Henry knows he can never love her. Entranced by the lovely image, Henry is bitterly surprised when Anna arrives in England and he sees her in the flesh. Henry commissions her portrait from his court painter, who depicts her from the most flattering perspective. Anna of Kleve, from a small German duchy, is twenty-four, and has a secret she is desperate to keep hidden. Forty-six, overweight, and suffering from gout, Henry is soundly rejected by some of Europe's most eligible princesses.
Summary "Newly widowed and the father of an infant son, Henry VIII realizes he must marry again to ensure the royal succession.
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