*A stunning new unabridged recording available on audio download*A splendid and sumptuous historical novel from the internationally bestselling author Philippa Gregory telling of the early life of Katherine of Aragon.As a little girl Katherine of Aragon was betrothed to Arthur Prince of Wales the eldest son of Henry VII of England and was raised in the palace of the Alhambra knowing that she would be queen of England.In 1501 the teenage Spanish princess arrives in her new kingdom but the future is turned upside down with the death of her handsome young husband - only six months after the wedding.Transformed from beloved bride to superfluous widow Katherine endures hardship and loneliness as the Tudor court slowly squeezes her out of royal circles. But Katherine never forgets her promise to her young husband that she would be a good Queen of England; and Katherine is determined not to fail even if it means the greatest lie in English royal history…With an exclusive afterword written and read by Philippa Gregory exploring the inspiration behind The Constant Princess.In THE CONSTANT PRINCESS Philippa Gregory the Sunday Times bestselling author brings to life the tumultuous early years of Katherine of Aragon. The narrative is a testament to Gregory's award-winning storytelling as she navigates the complex politics of the Tudor court with finesse.For fans of Alison Weir (Henry VIII) Elizabeth Chadwick (The Summer Queen) Carol Mcgrath (The Silken Rose) Tracy Borman (The Devil's Slave) and Ken Follett (The Armour of Light).
