Concubine Author:Norah Lofts 'All eyes and hair' a courtier had said disparagingly of her - and certainly the younger daughter of Tom Boleyn lacked the bounteous charms of most ladies of 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 si... more »xteen - 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.