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  • Intractable Heart

  • The Story of Katheryn Parr and Henry VIII
  • By: Judith Arnopp
  • Narrated by: Alex Lee
  • Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (3 ratings)

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Intractable Heart

By: Judith Arnopp
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Summary

"Queen Kathryn Parr comes vividly to life in this lively historical novel. The Tudor court is a tangible place, filled with real people and gives us a sixth wife of Henry VIII that stands out in Tudor fiction." (Nancy Bilyeau, The Crown)

"An evocative and compelling story of Tudor intrigue, set in the final years of King Henry VIII." (Tony Riches)

1537.

England.

Henry VIII is in conflict with the Pope and the country is divided.

A contingent of people in the north embark upon the Pilgrimage of Grace, to compel their monarch to bring him back into the fold.

But the unyielding Henry sends an army to quell the uprising.

In Yorkshire, Lady Katheryn Latimer, and her step-children, Margaret and John, are held under siege at Snape Castle.

Henry proves victorious, although his victory doesn't wholly heal the divisions in the country.

A few years later, widowed for the second time, Katheryn joins the household of Lady Mary Tudor where she encounters an old sweetheart, Thomas Seymour.

But they are forced to cancel their plans to marry when King Henry VIII makes Katheryn an offer that she is unable to refuse.

Haunted by the fates of Henry’s previous wives, Katheryn becomes the king’s trusted consort.

But the court is treacherous and Katheryn wins more enemies than friends.

It is not until the Henry's death that Katheryn is finally able to follow the desires of her heart.

Judith Arnopp is the author of numerous best-selling historical novels, including The Kiss of the Concubine, written from the perspective of Tudor women, from all walks of life.

©2012, 2019, 2022 Judith Arnopp (P)2023 Judith Arnopp
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Gloriously gripping and a total immersion into Tudor England!

I absolutely loved this audio book, it was my constant companion for many happy days.

I feel bereft now it’s finished and mourn the lost of Katheryn, Elizabeth and dear Margaret who’s voices are heard so intimately in this audiobook.

Particularly well written in hearing the story progress from the different characters view point.

The author’s knowledge of Tudor English shines through as we heard from the lesser known characters of time and learn much about their influence and interactions which had such impact in the lives of those around them.

I’m slowly working my way through all of Judith’s audio books having read most of her works and experiencing double delight in them again.

Thank you so much for writing these amazing works!

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A well written intriguing story, superbly narrated by Alex Lee.
It weaves a tale from from the point of view of Kathryn Parr, Thomas Seymour and Princess Elizabeth Tudor. Wonderful !!

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Another one of Judith Arnopps brilliant books brought to audible. Confidently narrated and so very easy to listen to. Again the 16th century with rich detail and complex flawed characters are easily brought back to life. Loved the insight int Thomas Seymour. So refreshing to see him as something other than a wicked, scheming child abuser. Can’t recommend this book highly enough.

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