Had an accident in the 99p Store at Elephant and Castle on the way home from work today. I don't know how this book found it's way into my bag and on my shelf, honestly Boyfriend Dearest... erm

This was a little peak behind the scenes of what the author imagines caused the brief ride and downfall of King Henry VIIIs 5th wife, Katherine Howard. The story is told through the eyes of her childhood friend and companion Catherine ‘Cat’ Tilney. All the characters were real people and she has drawn her own conclusions from the scant evidence that remains. I’m left wondering if I wasn’t already a big fan of Philippa Gregory’s books of Same period, would I have loved this more? I feel this book was alright but it didn’t quite capture my imagination in the same way.

Packing this up ready to send onto it’s next reader tomorrow. Safe travels book, hope you bring joy to your next reader... and beyond?

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Arrived safely yesterday. Thank you for the chocolate too :)

I had this on my wishlist as it was one of the earlier Richard & Judy book club recommendations.

I don’t normally read historical fiction and am always a bit unsure about books that base themselves on real events.

But all in all it was an easy read. I did end up googling the Tudors as it’s been a long time since I did history at school. I don’t think think I’d ever quite appreciated what a short turn around some of the wives had had!

Off to kirstykat next as a RABCK.

Very kindly sent to me as a RABCK and received last week. I am looking forward to reading this next!
Thank you also for the BC book labels and square stickers and beautiful Chester Zoo postcard, with a leopard on the front.
Most Kind!