The Wives of Henry VIII

The Wives of Henry VIII

1992 • 482 pages

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Jacob and I started reading this book out loud on a road trip to CA last summer...and just finished it on a road trip to CA this summer. What can I say? Who reads out loud, anyway? What I can say is that I unreservedly think Antonia Fraser is a treasure. Which is not the typical reaction I have to someone who uses at least one word per page that I don't know. She is delightfully British, delightfully clever, and sneakily snarky in a way I absolutely adore. Plus, this is one. juicy. story. Even if you're already sort of familiar with it. Perfect for when you feel the need to be reminded that truth is stranger than fiction.