The Constant Princess (Boleyn) by Philippa Gregory Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Constant Princess (Boleyn)
Book Review: A Real Treat
Summary: 5 Stars
Philippa Gregory has written some excellent historical novel in the past and this one is certainly up there with the best of them. She has the ability as an author to draw you into the story in such a way as to make you feel that you have gone back in time. The sights, the sounds, even the smells of 16th century England seem to be there before your eyes and under your nose.
Children were married young in those days and the three year old child Katherine of Aragon has been betrothed to the English King's son Prince Arthur. The Prince is the heir of Henry VII. Even at that tender age Katherine realises that it is her destiny to rule England, a far off land, of which she knows nothing...
Her arrival at the English court as a young girl does not start well and Arthur seems somewhat childish in her eyes. Slowly she begins to adapt to her life at English court and the strange customs of the land and slowly but surely a tender love develops between the two. Something that is far from normal in the arranged marriages of the time.
Philippa Gregory has got the formula for these books down to a fine art and they are very interesting well researched books that are extremely readable
Book Review: To read or not to read.......
Summary: 5 Stars
Having read the other reviews about this book, I was a bit anxious whether I should buy it or not, as most people didn't give it a very good review. But I bit the bullet and went and bought myself copy, and you know what, I couldn't put it down. When at work I kept thinking about what will be happening next to our Infanta, and so as soon as my break time came along, off I trott to read my book! I also kept wondering, how I would have handled all the things that were thrown at her, and how brave and strong she was at such a young age. Okay I know it is a 'historic novel', and it was the first Philippa Gregory I have read, but hey......it got me involved, got me caring, got me feeling and got me thinking! It's not often that you get a good read like this.....but you decide........Book Review: Not her best, but still enjoyable
Summary: 3 Stars
I wasn't as disappointed in this book as some other reviewers, although I admit it is not her best. If you've not read Philippa Gregory before, then I'd advise starting with `The Other Boleyn Girl' or `The Queen's Fool'.
This book tells the story of the young Katherine of Aragon, her upbringing in the magical Alhambra Palace, and the rude awakening of her arrival in England to marry Prince Arthur, Henry V111's older brother. The author places her own interpretation on that short-lived first marriage, and I found that part of the story fascinating. I must admit, after this period of her life, the book did seem to drag somewhat, and Katherine's continual monologues became monotonous as she endlessly mused about her destiny: to rule England as its queen. This aside - and it did rather spoil the book - I still found it fascinating and enjoyable.
Book Review: First Class
Summary: 5 Stars
Philippa Gregory has written some excellent historical novel in the past and this one is certainly up there with the best of them. She has the ability as an author to draw you into the story in such a way as to make you feel that you have gone back in time. The sights, the sounds, even the smells of 16th century England seem to be there before your eyes and under your nose.
Children were married young in those days and the three year old child Katherine of Aragon has been betrothed to the English King's son Prince Arthur. The Prince is the heir of Henry VII. Even at that tender age Katherine realises that it is her destiny to rule England, a far off land, of which she knows nothing...
Her arrival at the English court as a young girl does not start well and Arthur seems somewhat childish in her eyes. Slowly she begins to adapt to her life at English court and the strange customs of the land and slowly but surely a tender love develops between the two. Something that is far from normal in the arranged marriages of the time.
Philippa Gregory has got the formula for these books down to a fine art and they are very interesting well researched books that are extremely readable.
Book Review: First Class
Summary: 5 Stars
Philippa Gregory has written some excellent historical novel in the past and this one is certainly up there with the best of them. She has the ability as an author to draw you into the story in such a way as to make you feel that you have gone back in time. The sights, the sounds, even the smells of 16th century England seem to be there before your eyes and under your nose.
Children were married young in those days and the three year old child Katherine of Aragon has been betrothed to the English King's son Prince Arthur. The Prince is the heir of Henry VII. Even at that tender age Katherine realises that it is her destiny to rule England, a far off land, of which she knows nothing...
Her arrival at the English court as a young girl does not start well and Arthur seems somewhat childish in her eyes. Slowly she begins to adapt to her life at English court and the strange customs of the land and slowly but surely a tender love develops between the two. Something that is far from normal in the arranged marriages of the time.
Philippa Gregory has got the formula for these books down to a fine art and they are very interesting well researched books that are extremely readable.