England. 1537.
Henry VIII's beloved third wife, Jane Seymour, has just died in childbirth.
The king needs a new wife.
Shown a flattering portrait of Anne of Cleves, Henry commits himself to marrying her.
As soon as she arrives in England the lovesick and impatient king rides through the night to meet his future wife. This rushed and unplanned rendezvous has shocking results. He thinks that she looks nothing like the sweet and innocent Anne he saw in the portrait; she is shocked at his coarse and impulsive behaviour.
Now Henry wants to renege on his promise - but the king must also do right by his kingdom.
Thomas Cromwell, his wily adviser, is asked by Henry to provide a solution to his problem.
The fate of Anne hangs in the balance.
Will the blameless and wronged wife have her hopes fulfilled, or will she be sent to the Tower and share Anne Boleyn end?
Recommended for fans Alison Weir, Philippa Gregory and The Tudors.
Praise for 'Anne of Cleves: Unbeloved'.
...very easy and enjoyable read, filling in my ignorance of one of Henry's lesser-known wives. Iain K. Burns. Past Chief Executive of Macmillan Group (Worldwide)D.Lawrence-Young is the author of numerous historical novels, including 'Six Million Accusers', 'Catherine Howard' and 'Arrows over Agincourt'.Praise for Anne of Cleves: Unbeloved....very easy and enjoyable read, filling in my ignorance of one of Henry's lesser-known wives. Iain K. Burns. Past Chief Executive of Macmillan Group (Worldwide)
