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Listening Length: 24 hours and 12 minutes
Program Type: Audiobook
Version: Unabridged
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Audible.com Release Date: September 9, 2014
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Language: English, English
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I love historical fiction. It is simply one of my favorites genres. This book is a wonderful example of historical fiction, as it provides an intriguing perspective of the reign of King Henry VIII of England from one who would have known it well, Margaret Pole, the Countess of Salisbury. A daughter of the house of York, as she was the daughter of George, the Duke of Clarence, who was tried and executed for treason by his brother, King Edward IV, Margaret was no stranger to court intrigues and plots. So, it is through her eyes that the reader sees the reign of Henry VIII unfold.The reader should not lose sight of the fact that this is historical fiction. That is, the story is built around the construct of actual history, but is fictional nonetheless, as very little is known about women at that time, other than the basics, births, marriages, deaths, or gleanings from correspondence that may have survived. The author capably takes this figure from the annals of history and brings her to life, creating a believable, three dimensional character that is immersed in her 16th century life, one that is fraught with peril for her and her family by virtue of her ancestry.We see the great events of the time from Margaret Pole's point of view, as she lives through them. It is from her perspective that these events are interpreted. I am very partial to Tudor History, and I found this book gripping, especially as there has been so little written about her. The author creates a very believable construct based upon known historical fact, and develops the story of Margaret Pole based upon what is known about her and her family, creating a fascinating portrait of a woman of royal blood living on the edge. I could not stop turning the pages! Those who enjoy well-written historical fiction will love this book.
I have read most of Philippa Gregory books and for the most part I truly enjoy them. This book was very interesting but I felt it was incredibly long. Due to the author using real names it gets a bit confusing at times because so many people had the same name so you must keep their title (Lady, Dutchess, Duke, etc) straight (but would hate for the author NOT to use the real names!). :) If you love reading about King Henry VIII then you will enjoy this book which follows the life of a woman who was Plantagenet born. There has not been much written about her due to the men of that time period writing down stories about other men and not concentrating so much on the women. I found reading the book, told from her view point, to be very enjoyable because she was royal born, had many of her family members and close friends die at the hands of the Tudors, was very active at court so she witnessed many interesting things happen to the people we have all come to recognize from history, she was England's richest woman (when many women had nothing) and yet she also knew what it was like to have nothing, and the one thing she did consistently throughout her very long life (compared to others of that time period) was fight to live and breathe. I judged her harshly many times as I read her story but once I was finished reading the book I asked myself if I would have handled things better and I don't think I would have. I recommend this book to others who enjoy historical fiction.
While other protagonists in the Cousins War series are obsessed with gaining or retaining the throne, the King's Curse is narrated by Margaret Pole, the daughter of George Duke of Clarence and the niece of Edward IV and Richard III. If you have read The Kingmaker's Daughter, you know about her tragic childhood - her mother died young, her father disappeared into the tower for treason, and her maternal aunt, wife of Richard III died broken-hearted before the Battle of Bosworth.Margaret and her younger brother survived all this, and at the beginning of The King's Curse, she is married and banished to the country out of the new king's sight. Her brother is not so lucky, banished to the tower as a punishment for being born too close to the throne.Margaret doesn't seem to have any ambitions to regain the throne for herself or her family. She is happy with minor royal responsibilities, such as looking after the new Spanish princess Katherine who comes to England to marry Arthur Prince of Wales. While she suffers indignities and injustices under Henry VII, she chooses to pursue a rewarding country life, looking after her lands and her people. Henry even stifles this ambition when he drives her into poverty after her husband dies. Then Henry VIII becomes king and he does not seem to have his father's craven mistrust of Margaret's heritage. She is welcomed back to the palace where she attends the beautiful young queen Katherine. When Katherine gives birth to her first son, Henry asks his beloved cousin Margaret to raise this new prince.But the baby prince dies and the new king becomes obsessed with his own failure to sire an heir to his throne. He tests his power to the limit, violently defying his subjects, his advisers, his loyal wife and even his God as if a tantrum could get him a son. Meanwhile Margaret quietly nurtures her family of four boys and a girl, so they become powerful and influential members of court without ever admitting how close they are to the succession.Over the years, during Katherine's downfall and the rise of Anne Boleyn, Margaret has to do some fast talking to protect her family and her lands, without being accused of treason. She narrates the horror of Henry's reign, describing a brutal tyrant who would not listen to rational argument and executed good men simply for disagreeing with him. She also describes the disastrous effect when Henry dissolves the monasteries, which worked as England's social security system, offering shelter and support to the sick and poor.Margaret is pragmatic, with a fierce desire to live. Her death is one of the defining moments of Henry VIII's reign - he executed his cousin, the woman who had helped raise him, had raised his daughter Mary and whose sons had supported him without ever hinting that they had a comparable claim to the throne. He executed her when she was in her 60s without a trial - her death is legendary because she fought back when the executioner swung his axe.Most books about Henry VIII focus on his personal life rather than the life of citizens during his reign - this book is the exception because even though Margaret is a peripheral member of the royal family, she describes how Henry's obsession with absolute power affected the country. This book brings home the arbitrary brutality of Henry's reign and shows the far-reaching effects of allowing certain favourites to seize land and treasures from the monasteries. It's maddening not to be able to tell Henry to concentrate on his own beautiful daughters who were both there, and both non-threatening successors to the throne. After reading this book, I wonder if the desire for a son was more about proving his manhood than securing the throne for future generations.An enjoyable and thought-provoking read for a long time Tudor fan! While this book might end The Cousin's War, I could see some threads towards future books - I'm guessing I'll see Reginald Pole and Princess Mary again!
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