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Fatal Throne: The Wives of Henry VIII Tell All

By M.T. Anderson, Candace Fleming, Stephanie Hemphill, Lisa Ann Sandell, Jennifer Donnelly, Linda Sue Park and Deborah Hopkinson

By M.T. Anderson, Candace Fleming, Stephanie Hemphill, Lisa Ann Sandell, Jennifer Donnelly, Linda Sue Park and Deborah Hopkinson

By M.T. Anderson, Candace Fleming, Stephanie Hemphill, Lisa Ann Sandell, Jennifer Donnelly, Linda Sue Park and Deborah Hopkinson

By M.T. Anderson, Candace Fleming, Stephanie Hemphill, Lisa Ann Sandell, Jennifer Donnelly, Linda Sue Park and Deborah Hopkinson

By M.T. Anderson, Candace Fleming, Stephanie Hemphill, Lisa Ann Sandell, Jennifer Donnelly, Linda Sue Park and Deborah Hopkinson

By M.T. Anderson, Candace Fleming, Stephanie Hemphill, Lisa Ann Sandell, Jennifer Donnelly, Linda Sue Park and Deborah Hopkinson

By M.T. Anderson, Candace Fleming, Stephanie Hemphill, Lisa Ann Sandell, Jennifer Donnelly, Linda Sue Park and Deborah Hopkinson
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By M.T. Anderson, Candace Fleming, Stephanie Hemphill, Lisa Ann Sandell, Jennifer Donnelly, Linda Sue Park and Deborah Hopkinson
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    About Fatal Throne: The Wives of Henry VIII Tell All

    Perfect for anyone playing the Six soundtrack on repeat who wants to discover more about the six wives of Henry VIII! This is an edge-of-your-seat reimagining of the romance and tragedy that defined them, told from multiple points of view by award-winning and bestselling authors.

    If you were one of King Henry VIII’s six wives, who would you be? Would you be Anne Boleyn, who literally lost her head? The subject of rumor and scandal like Catherine Howard? Or would you survive like Anna of Cleves?
         Meet all Henry’s queens–each bound for divorce or death–in this epic novel that reads like fantasy but really happened. Watch spellbound as each wife attempts to survive their unpredictable king as he grows more obsessed with producing a male heir. And discover how the power-hungry court fanned the flames of Henry’s passions . . . and his most horrible impulses.
         Brought to life by seven award-winning and bestselling authors, here is an intimate look at the royals during one of the most treacherous times in history, perfect for anyone fascinated by Britain’s Royal Family or Netflix’s The Crown.

    “Ambitious and exciting.” —Bustle

    “These stories of love, lust, power and intrigue never fail to fascinate.” —Shelf Awareness, Starred Review

    Who’s Who:

    M. T. Anderson – Henry VIII
    Candace Fleming – Katharine of Aragon, wife #1
    Stephanie Hemphill – Anne Boleyn, wife #2
    Lisa Ann Sandell – Jane Seymour, wife #3
    Jennifer Donnelly – Anna of Cleves, wife #4
    Linda Sue Park – Catherine Howard, wife #5
    Deborah Hopkinson – Kateryn Parr, wife #6

    About Fatal Throne: The Wives of Henry VIII Tell All

    Perfect for anyone fascinated by the Royal Wedding, Netflix’s The Crown, or Wolf Hall, this is a pitch-perfect reimagining of the romance and tragedy of Henry VIII and his six wives, told from multiple points of view by some of your favorite authors.

    If you were one of King Henry VIII’s six wives, who would you be? Would you be Anne Boleyn, who literally lost her head? Would you be the subject of rumor and scandal like Catherine Howard? Or would you get away and survive like Anna of Cleves?

    Meet them and Henry’s other queens–each bound for divorce or death–in this epic and thrilling novel that reads like fantasy but really happened. Watch spellbound as each of these women attempts to survive their unpredictable king as he grows more and more obsessed with producing a male heir. And discover how the power-hungry court fanned the flames of Henry’s passions . . . and his most horrible impulses.

    Whether you’re a huge fan of all things Tudor or new to this jaw-dropping saga, you won’t be able to get the unique voices of Henry and his wives–all brought to life by seven award-winning and bestselling authors–out of your head.

    This is an intimate look at the royals during one of the most treacherous times in history. Who will you root for and who will you love to hate?

    ONE OF THE NYPL TOP TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR

    “Ambitious and exciting.” –Bustle

    “A clever, feminist reimagining of one of English history’s most fascinating moments.” –Refinery29

    “These stories of love, lust, power and intrigue never fail to fascinate.” –Shelf Awareness, Starred Review

    Who’s Who:

    M. T. Anderson – Henry VIII
    Candace Fleming – Katharine of Aragon, wife #1
    Stephanie Hemphill – Anne Boleyn, wife #2
    Lisa Ann Sandell – Jane Seymour, wife #3
    Jennifer Donnelly – Anna of Cleves, wife #4
    Linda Sue Park – Catherine Howard, wife #5
    Deborah Hopkinson – Kateryn Parr, wife #6

    About Fatal Throne: The Wives of Henry VIII Tell All

    Perfect for anyone fascinated by the Royal Wedding, Netflix’s The Crown, or Wolf Hall, this is a pitch-perfect reimagining of the romance and tragedy of Henry VIII and his six wives, told from multiple points of view by some of your favorite authors.

    If you were one of King Henry VIII’s six wives, who would you be? Would you be Anne Boleyn, who literally lost her head? Would you be the subject of rumor and scandal like Catherine Howard? Or would you get away and survive like Anna of Cleves?

    Meet them and Henry’s other queens–each bound for divorce or death–in this epic and thrilling novel that reads like fantasy but really happened. Watch spellbound as each of these women attempts to survive their unpredictable king as he grows more and more obsessed with producing a male heir. And discover how the power-hungry court fanned the flames of Henry’s passions . . . and his most horrible impulses.

    Whether you’re a huge fan of all things Tudor or new to this jaw-dropping saga, you won’t be able to get the unique voices of Henry and his wives–all brought to life by seven award-winning and bestselling authors–out of your head.

    This is an intimate look at the royals during one of the most treacherous times in history. Who will you root for and who will you love to hate?

    ONE OF THE NYPL TOP TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR

    “Ambitious and exciting.” –Bustle

    “A clever, feminist reimagining of one of English history’s most fascinating moments.” –Refinery29

    “These stories of love, lust, power and intrigue never fail to fascinate.” –Shelf Awareness, Starred Review

    Who’s Who:

    M. T. Anderson – Henry VIII
    Candace Fleming – Katharine of Aragon, wife #1
    Stephanie Hemphill – Anne Boleyn, wife #2
    Lisa Ann Sandell – Jane Seymour, wife #3
    Jennifer Donnelly – Anna of Cleves, wife #4
    Linda Sue Park – Catherine Howard, wife #5
    Deborah Hopkinson – Kateryn Parr, wife #6

    About Fatal Throne: The Wives of Henry VIII Tell All

    Perfect for anyone fascinated by the Royal Wedding, Netflix’s The Crown, or Wolf Hall, this is a pitch-perfect reimagining of the romance and tragedy of Henry VIII and his six wives, told from multiple points of view by some of your favorite authors.

    If you were one of King Henry VIII’s six wives, who would you be? Would you be Anne Boleyn, who literally lost her head? Would you be the subject of rumor and scandal like Catherine Howard? Or would you get away and survive like Anna of Cleves?

    Meet them and Henry’s other queens–each bound for divorce or death–in this epic and thrilling novel that reads like fantasy but really happened. Watch spellbound as each of these women attempts to survive their unpredictable king as he grows more and more obsessed with producing a male heir. And discover how the power-hungry court fanned the flames of Henry’s passions . . . and his most horrible impulses.

    Whether you’re a huge fan of all things Tudor or new to this jaw-dropping saga, you won’t be able to get the unique voices of Henry and his wives–all brought to life by seven award-winning and bestselling authors–out of your head.

    This is an intimate look at the royals during one of the most treacherous times in history. Who will you root for and who will you love to hate?

    ONE OF THE NYPL TOP TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR

    “Ambitious and exciting.” –Bustle

    “A clever, feminist reimagining of one of English history’s most fascinating moments.” –Refinery29

    “These stories of love, lust, power and intrigue never fail to fascinate.” –Shelf Awareness, Starred Review

    Who’s Who:

    M. T. Anderson – Henry VIII
    Candace Fleming – Katharine of Aragon, wife #1
    Stephanie Hemphill – Anne Boleyn, wife #2
    Lisa Ann Sandell – Jane Seymour, wife #3
    Jennifer Donnelly – Anna of Cleves, wife #4
    Linda Sue Park – Catherine Howard, wife #5
    Deborah Hopkinson – Kateryn Parr, wife #6

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    About M.T. Anderson

    M. T. Anderson has written a wide variety of titles, including works of fantasy and satire for a range of… More about M.T. Anderson

    About Candace Fleming

     Why did I write Clever Jack Takes the Cake? Mostly for fun, but also because I wanted to try my… More about Candace Fleming

    About Stephanie Hemphill

    Because in her journals, letters, and fiction, Sylvia un-bandages wounds and wonders that most people don’t want to admit exist…. More about Stephanie Hemphill

    About Lisa Ann Sandell

    Lisa Ann Sandell is the author, most recently, of A Map of the Known World, which Publishers Weekly called “poetic” in a starred… More about Lisa Ann Sandell

    About Jennifer Donnelly

    Jennifer Donnelly is the author of the adult novels The Tea Rose, The Winter Rose, and The Wild Rose, as well… More about Jennifer Donnelly

    About Linda Sue Park

    Linda Sue Park was born and raised in Illinois. The daughter of Korean immigrants, she has been writing poems and… More about Linda Sue Park

    About Deborah Hopkinson

    Deborah Hopkinson is the author of award-winning books for children and teens including Sky Boys, The Great Trouble, A Bandit’s… More about Deborah Hopkinson

    About M.T. Anderson

    M. T. Anderson has written a wide variety of titles, including works of fantasy and satire for a range of… More about M.T. Anderson

    About Candace Fleming

     Why did I write Clever Jack Takes the Cake? Mostly for fun, but also because I wanted to try my… More about Candace Fleming

    About Stephanie Hemphill

    Because in her journals, letters, and fiction, Sylvia un-bandages wounds and wonders that most people don’t want to admit exist…. More about Stephanie Hemphill

    About Lisa Ann Sandell

    Lisa Ann Sandell is the author, most recently, of A Map of the Known World, which Publishers Weekly called “poetic” in a starred… More about Lisa Ann Sandell

    About Jennifer Donnelly

    Jennifer Donnelly is the author of the adult novels The Tea Rose, The Winter Rose, and The Wild Rose, as well… More about Jennifer Donnelly

    About Linda Sue Park

    Linda Sue Park was born and raised in Illinois. The daughter of Korean immigrants, she has been writing poems and… More about Linda Sue Park

    About Deborah Hopkinson

    Deborah Hopkinson is the author of award-winning books for children and teens including Sky Boys, The Great Trouble, A Bandit’s… More about Deborah Hopkinson

    About M.T. Anderson

    M. T. Anderson has written a wide variety of titles, including works of fantasy and satire for a range of… More about M.T. Anderson

    About Candace Fleming

     Why did I write Clever Jack Takes the Cake? Mostly for fun, but also because I wanted to try my… More about Candace Fleming

    About Stephanie Hemphill

    Because in her journals, letters, and fiction, Sylvia un-bandages wounds and wonders that most people don’t want to admit exist…. More about Stephanie Hemphill

    About Lisa Ann Sandell

    Lisa Ann Sandell is the author, most recently, of A Map of the Known World, which Publishers Weekly called “poetic” in a starred… More about Lisa Ann Sandell

    About Jennifer Donnelly

    Jennifer Donnelly is the author of the adult novels The Tea Rose, The Winter Rose, and The Wild Rose, as well… More about Jennifer Donnelly

    About Linda Sue Park

    Linda Sue Park was born and raised in Illinois. The daughter of Korean immigrants, she has been writing poems and… More about Linda Sue Park

    About Deborah Hopkinson

    Deborah Hopkinson is the author of award-winning books for children and teens including Sky Boys, The Great Trouble, A Bandit’s… More about Deborah Hopkinson

    About M.T. Anderson

    M. T. Anderson has written a wide variety of titles, including works of fantasy and satire for a range of… More about M.T. Anderson

    About Candace Fleming

     Why did I write Clever Jack Takes the Cake? Mostly for fun, but also because I wanted to try my… More about Candace Fleming

    About Stephanie Hemphill

    Because in her journals, letters, and fiction, Sylvia un-bandages wounds and wonders that most people don’t want to admit exist…. More about Stephanie Hemphill

    About Lisa Ann Sandell

    Lisa Ann Sandell is the author, most recently, of A Map of the Known World, which Publishers Weekly called “poetic” in a starred… More about Lisa Ann Sandell

    About Jennifer Donnelly

    Jennifer Donnelly is the author of the adult novels The Tea Rose, The Winter Rose, and The Wild Rose, as well… More about Jennifer Donnelly

    About Linda Sue Park

    Linda Sue Park was born and raised in Illinois. The daughter of Korean immigrants, she has been writing poems and… More about Linda Sue Park

    About Deborah Hopkinson

    Deborah Hopkinson is the author of award-winning books for children and teens including Sky Boys, The Great Trouble, A Bandit’s… More about Deborah Hopkinson

    Product Details

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues | Teen & Young Adult Historical Fiction

    Paperback | $10.99
    Published by Ember
    Feb 18, 2020 | 416 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Young Adult | ISBN 9781984830333

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues | Teen & Young Adult Historical Fiction

    Hardcover | $18.99
    Published by Schwartz & Wade
    May 01, 2018 | 416 Pages | 6-1/4 x 9-1/4 | Young Adult | ISBN 9781524716196

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues | Teen & Young Adult Historical Fiction

    Ebook | $9.99
    Published by Schwartz & Wade
    May 01, 2018 | 416 Pages | Young Adult | ISBN 9781524716219

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues | Teen & Young Adult Historical Fiction | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $27.50
    Published by Listening Library
    May 01, 2018 | 745 Minutes | Young Adult | ISBN 9780525525721

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    Awards

    New York State Charlotte Award NOMINEE 2021

    Amelia Bloomer List Recommended Title SELECTION 2019

    Illinois Reads SELECTION 2019

    Texas TAYSHAS High School Reading List SELECTION 2019

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