The Autobiography of Henry VIII
by Margaret George
Taste attributes: historicaldramapoliticalromanceslowfresh & originalheavyintricatelinearglossyemotive & stirringcomplex relationshipself destruction/implosionsocial commentary
Boxlist takeA serious, emotional historical novel: glossy and intricate. Best if you like depth over escapism.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: balanced · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: glossy · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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About This Book
The Autobiography of Henry VIII is the magnificent historical novel that established Margaret George's career. Evocatively written in the first person as Henry VIII's private journals, the novel was the product of fifteen years of meticulous research and five handwritten drafts.
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- Margaret George
- Published
- 1986
- Pages
- 944
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