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Book Review of The Last Wife of Henry VIII

The Last Wife of Henry VIII
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A light read and definitely a NOVEL!! About 2/3's of the way through, I began to get tired of this Catherine's inability to stand up for herself. Don't take Erickson's portrayal of Catherine Parr as real. The real Catherine Parr was a very strong, plain woman who had little romance in her life. Which doesn't make for much of a story. If you're looking for a romance novel in an historical setting -- this can be a fun book. If you are looking for accurate historical information, look elsewhere.