Sixth Wife

Catherine, Duchess of Suffolk, her best friend, is the unwilling witness to the dowager queen's late-blossoming love. But as she harbours nagging suspicions of Kate's new husband, it gradually becomes clear that she has her own dark tale to tell. For if Thomas might betray his wife for power, then cool, calculating Cathy might betray her for passion.In times when the least indiscretion could mean arrest and death, Katherine Parr's tragedy plays itself out amongst those who loved - and deceived - her most. As events reach their inevitable climax, it becomes clear that Cathy and Kate will risk all in a world where love is a luxury even royalty cannot always afford...