The Constant Princess, By Philippa Gregory, History & Nostalgia Book

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Splendid & sumptuous historical novel from the internationally bestselling author, Philippa Gregory, telling of the early life of Katherine of Aragon. We think of Katherine of Aragon as the barren wife of a notorious king; but behind this legacy lies a fascinating story. Katherine of Aragon is born Catalina, the Spanish Infanta, to parents who are both rulers & warriors. Aged four, she is betrothed to Arthur, Prince of Wales, & is raised to be Queen of Engl&. She is never in doubt that it is her destiny to rule that far-off, wet, cold l&. Her faith is tested when her prospective father-in-law greets her arrival in her new country with a great insult; Arthur seems little better than a boy; the food is strange & the customs coarse. Slowly she adapts to the first Tudor court, & life as Arthur