Patience, Princess Catherine by Carolyn Meyer

As in Mary, Bloody Mary (Harcourt, 1999), the author's rich prose style draws readers in as her skill at characterization creates a protagonist who evokes compassion. Her Catherine develops from a callow young girl into a woman who fights for her rights as much as the times permitted. Patience, Princess Catherine (Young Royals Series) by Carolyn Meyer 3.9 (14) Paperback (First Edition) 13.95 Paperback 13.95 eBook 7. PATIENCE, PRINCESS CATHERINE by Carolyn Meyer RELEASE DATE: Meyer continues her first-person series about the Tudor women, this one in the voice of Catalina, known as Catherine of Aragon, who was a young teen when she was sent from Spain in 1501 to be married to Arthur, eldest son of the King of England. Meyer seamlessly provides details about customs and beliefs in bringing history to life. Once Prince Henry becomes king, he marries Catherine and this union lasts some 24 years until he turns to Ann Boleyn. Diplomatic negotiations rule her life as she is betrothed to his younger brother, the future King Henry VIII, but the path to that marriage is strewn with international agreements that are made and revoked. After six months of an unconsummated marriage, Catherine is widowed. Patience, Princess Catherine: A Young Royals Book by Carolyn Meyer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. She tells of her life in England, moving from the enviable position of a future queen to that of a young girl far from home who is beholden to the generosity of the king of England.

Catherine's dramatic narrative begins as she embarks, at the age of 15, on the arduous journey from Spain to England to become the wife of Prince Arthur, a match made for her when she was only three. The political and economic gains and machinations upon which these unions were based are clearly chronicled in this carefully researched offering. Meyer gives voice to Catherine of Aragon as she recounts the story of her betrothals and marriages. Patience, Princess Catherine book by Carolyn Meyer Teen & Young Adult Books > Teen Historical Fiction Books Patience, Princess Catherine (Book 4 in the Young Royals Series) by Carolyn Meyer See Customer Reviews Select Format Hardcover - Paperback 4.19 - 13.33 Select Condition Like New Unavailable Very Good Unavailable Good 4.

Patience, Princess Catherine by Carolyn Meyer