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Catherine Of Calais (1907)

Catherine Of Calais (1907)

Pasture, Henry de la

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ISBN10: 1165345617
ISBN13: 9781165345618
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 362
Weight: 1.07
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Catherine of Calais is a historical novel written by Mrs. Henry De La Pasture and published in 1907. The book is set in the early 16th century and tells the story of Catherine de Foix, a young woman who is forced to marry the King of England, Henry VIII. Catherine is from Calais, a town in northern France that was under English rule at the time.The novel follows Catherine's journey from her humble beginnings as the daughter of a fisherman to her marriage to the King of England. Along the way, she faces many challenges and obstacles, including the disapproval of the English court and the threat of war between England and France.Despite these challenges, Catherine proves to be a strong and resilient character who is determined to make the most of her situation. She quickly learns the ways of the English court and becomes a beloved queen, known for her beauty, intelligence, and kindness.However, Catherine's happiness is short-lived when the King's eye begins to wander and he becomes obsessed with finding a way to annul their marriage. Catherine is forced to fight for her position as queen and her own personal dignity, even as the King's actions threaten to tear her world apart.Overall, Catherine of Calais is a compelling and engaging historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman who defied the odds and made her mark on history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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