Liz Fremantle - Queen's Gambit - Vezércsel

"Queen's Gambit - Vezércsel" is a historical novel by Liz Fremantle that follows Katherine Parr, the sixth wife of Henry VIII. Set in a royal court filled with intrigue, rivalry and romance, the story centres on a woman fighting for her survival. Twice widowed by the age of thirty-one, Katherine is reluctant to return to court, yet a passionate affair with Thomas Seymour and the interest of the ailing king soon draw her back into its dangers.

As Catholics regain power and reformers are burned as heretics, Katherine must draw on all her wits and instincts to stay alive. The book combines political tension with personal drama and portrays a woman who has to hold her own in a perilous environment.

This 504-page paperback with glued binding and a trim size of 140 x 205 mm is intended for readers aged 14 to 18.