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  • The Queen’s Rival

  • In the Court of Henry VIII, Book 3
  • By: Diane Haeger
  • Narrated by: Polly Lee
  • Length: 13 hrs and 45 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (15 ratings)

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The Queen’s Rival

By: Diane Haeger
Narrated by: Polly Lee
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From the author of The Queen's Mistake comes the untold story of King Henry VIII's first well-known mistress.

As the beautiful daughter of courtiers, Elizabeth "Bessie" Blount is overjoyed when she secures a position as maid of honor to Katherine of Aragon. But when she captures the attention of the king himself, there are whispers that the queen ought to be worried for her throne.

When Bess gives birth to a healthy son the whispers become a roar. But soon the infamous Boleyn girls come to court and Henry's love for her begins to fade. Now, Bess must turn to her trusted friend, the illegitimate son of Cardinal Wolsey, to help her move beyond life as the queen's rival . . .

Contains mature themes.

©2011 Diane Haeger (P)2022 Tantor
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great story

excellent part of these series love to hear what could had been behind the scenes with Bessie Blount and the sacrifice she had to endure by having your child taken away from you. Great writing and narrator a most read or listen your choice

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