The Concubine Author:Norah Lofts "All hair and eyes" a courtier had said disparagingly of her--and certainly the younger daughter of Tom Boleyn lacked the bounteous charms of most ladies at Court. Black haired, black eyed, she had a wild-sprite quality that was to prove more effective, more dangerous than conventional feminine appeal. The King first noticed her when she was 1... more »6-and with imperial greed he smashed her youthful love affair with Harry Percy and began the process of royal seduction....
but this was no ordinary woman, no maid-in-waiting to be possessed and discarded by a king. Against his will, his own common sense, Henry found himself bewitched-enthralled by the young girl who was to be known as....The Concubine.« less
i loved this book. there are so many books out there about this subject. some are great, and some are not. this one i could not wait for bedtime to read it. i am keeping this one.
Well written historical fiction! Not a romance novel which is what the cover looks like. Lofts is a wonderful author and this is a great book which will teach the reader a lot about 17th century England.