Fatal Throne: The Wives of Henry VIII Tell All

This book presents six accounts from the wives of Henry VIII, alongside the king’s own version of events. Their stories examine the tragedy surrounding Henry’s drive to produce male heirs and offer multiple perspectives on the marriages at the center of his reign. A timeline is included to place the events in sequence. By giving each wife a voice as well as including Henry’s account, the book focuses on the personal and historical consequences of the Tudor king’s pursuit of an heir.