Release Date:
August 30, 2023
Pen & Sword, History Publishing
About the Author
Carol-Ann Johnston was
born and raised in Carlisle where she developed a love of Tudor history,
especially Henry VIII’s wives. She runs the Facebook page Jane Seymour: Henry
VIII’s Third Wife page on Facebook when she is not working for the NHS as a
Patient Care Advisor.
From
the Publisher
Jane Seymour is the wife of Henry VIII we know the least
about, often written off as ‘Plain Jane’. Queen of England for just seventeen
months, during her life Jane witnessed some of the most extraordinary events
ever to take place in English history, later becoming a part of them. Jane
ensured her place in Henry’s affections by giving him his much longed for male
heir only to tragically lose her life twelve days later leaving behind a
motherless son and a devastated husband. For the remainder of his life Henry
would honor the mother of his only legitimate son and would come to regard Jane
as his ‘true and loving wife’.
But who was Jane Seymour? Throughout this illustrated book
we will find a woman who was either saint or sinner, but a human being with her
own beliefs and causes.
My Thoughts
Jane Seymour by Carol-Ann Johnston is a
wonderful, engaging historical book set during Jane’s time at court and her
short reign as King Henry’s wife and Queen. It is very clear the author meticulously
researched this era, and it made this book such a delight to read!
I appreciated the author’s comments as
they were very helpful and interesting.
I loved looking at the beautiful pictures included in this book as
well. Overall, I highly recommend
reading this book!
5 Stars!
I received this book for free. A favorable review was not required, and all views expressed are my own. Thank you to Carol-Ann Johnston, Barbour
Publishing and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this delightful
book.
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