Historical fiction books about henry viii

Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it. Consider adding a few of these new historical fiction reads to your reading list. Damian lewis and claire foy as henry viii and anne boleyn in the bbcs wolf hall. From her upbringing in france to her courtship with king henry viii, these historical fiction books novelize the rise and fall of anne boleyn.

So often, we think of historical fiction as books about the tudors especially henry viii or just as historical. A brilliant end to this superb historical trilogy on cromwell, the ordinary man who rises to an exalted status under henry viii. Henry viii, catherine of aragon, anne boleyn, mary boleyn, boleyns, jane. One of the great joys of reading is to be transported to other places and times. Books about tudor england conjures images of henry viii and anne boleyn, queen elizabeth i. It was the first novel ive read about mary tudor, sister of king henry viii, and her great. Henry viii was king of england from 1509 until his death in 1547.

Undoubtedly one of the most intriguing historical time periods in european history. Henry viii who ruled england from 1509 until his death in 1547 and his six wives have inspired a shakespeare play henry viii, a book by philippa gregory that was turned into a movie starring. Historical novel about henry viii wins booker prize the. The 10 best historical novels the 10 best historical novels. The white princess by philippa gregory, the white queen by philippa gregory, pale rose of england by sandra worth, elizabeth.

Historical fiction books have a way of transporting readers to another place and time. Hilary mantels the mirror and the light brings her henry. Thomas cromwell earns king henry viiis favor, but what will be the. My favorite period to read about in historical fiction will always be of the ancient world. This book does not read like a novel, but a fast moving, accurate, interesting biography of. For books set during the earlier tudor period henry vii and henry viii etc please see the tudors. Tudor royal fiction novels about henry viii and his. Favorite historical novels on henry viiis 6 wives 40 books. But, this isnt a history book, of course, so flexibility in characters and. The subject of many historical fiction novels including another one on this very list, henry viii is brought to life in a brand new and exciting way in hilry mantels wolf hall. This book was a joy to read,enjoying anything about henry viii like i do.

Books about tudor england conjures images of henry viii. The grey sisters innocent traitor by alison weir lady. The other boleyn girl by philippa gregory, the constant princess by philippa. Hilary mantel won the 41st annual man booker prize on tuesday night for wolf hall, a historical novel about henry viiis court centered on the kings adviser, thomas cromwell. But as always, there is so much more to any historical time period and to any society of. The other boleyn girl by philippa gregory, the constant princess by. Evelyn anthony provides an interesting account of the courtship between anne boleyn and king henry viii, from the.

A highly regarded novel written like henry viiis journal, with notes ostensibly added later by his fool. Best nonfiction books about tudor england 207 books. The favorite novels of henry viiis wives score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. King edward vi and queen mary i as well as a scholarly study of early tudor queenship, historical novels about henry viiis first two wives. He is best known for six marriages and his effort to annul his first marriage, which led to the separation of the church of. The autobiography of henry viii is the magnificent historical novel that established margaret georges career. Evocatively written in the first person as henry viiis private journals, the novel was the product of 15 years of meticulous research and five. The best nonfiction books about tudor england, 14851603. See more ideas about books, great books, historical fiction. Is hilary mantels view of historical fiction out of date. Posts about court of henry viii written by tigers68. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. If you like big, romantic historical novels, this ones for you.