Most know of her romantic dalliances that, in the end, led to her demise, but what was her reign like as queen? What was the court of Henry VIII like during his fifth marriage as his health was failing? In Gareth Russell’s brilliant biography, “Young and Damned and Fair: The Life and Tragedy of Catherine Howard at the Court of Henry VIII”, he dives deep into the archives to shine a light on the life of this tragic and young queen. Her story is full of rumors and myths, just like her cousin Anne Boleyn. Her name was Catherine Howard, Henry’s youngest bride. We all know the stories of the queens, especially Anne Boleyn, but the fifth wife and the second one to be beheaded tend to be cast aside for some of the more intriguing tales. For those who study Tudor history, we have heard this unimaginative rhyme to refer to the wives of Henry VIII for the longest time.
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