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So, my daughter loves all things history and at the top of that list, of course, is reading about it!  I, therefore, wind up reading the same books, either out of shared interest, her recommendation, or simply because she left it on the coffee table and I'm looking for something to read!

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Prior to reading Fatal Throne, my knowledge of Henry VIII and his wives was limited to what I just wrote in this sentence. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and I learned a ton! Fatal Throne is one of those books you sit down with, open up and immerse yourself in completely- turning page after page and huffing when the phone rings or you have to take out the dog!

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Each queen and Henry VIII, take a turn at telling her/his part of the story. All of the authors did copious amounts of research to do justice to the details, relationships and overall history of this time in Tudor history. They give life and dimension to these women, and man, who have become a part of the history books, yet most people know so little about.

Well, let's just start with, Wow! - so glad I did not live in the 1500's!  A host of reasons including lack of women's rights, hygiene, and the real likelihood of not surviving childbirth are pretty compelling reasons for me to be okay with sacrificing the whole living 'way back when' thing! 

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This is a book that makes history interesting for even those of us who are not your typical history buffs. Even though you know there will be unhappy endings (which are tastefully written), you can't help but savor every last word while nervously chipping away at your manicure! The writing is perfection and certainly will make a lasting impression on all who read it!