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The cardinal : a novel of love and power / Alison Weir.
"In this thrilling novel of friendship and betrayal at the royal court, the New York Times bestselling author of the Six Tudor Queens series explores the rise of Thomas Wolsey, who was Henry VIII's chief advisor -- until the king accused him of treason"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593974704 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 450 pages ; 25 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Ballantine Books, [2025]
- Copyright: ©2025
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| General Note: | Includes timeline. |
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| Genre: | Historical fiction. Biographical fiction. Novels. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Stroud Branch | FIC Weir | 31681010420990 | FICTION | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
"In this thrilling novel of friendship and betrayal at the royal court, the New York Times bestselling author of the Six Tudor Queens series explores the rise of Thomas Wolsey, who was Henry VIII's chief advisor--until the king accused him of treason"-- - Baker & Taylor
Cardinal Thomas Wolsey rises from humble origins to become Henry VIIIâs closest advisor, but his loyalty and efforts to maintain peace unravel when the kingâs desire to divorce Katherine of Aragon for Anne Boleyn pits Wolsey against powerful enemies and personal tragedy. - Random House, Inc.
In this âimmersive tale of Tudor intrigueâ (Publishers Weekly), the New York Times bestselling author of The Last White Rose explores the rise of Thomas Wolsey, who was Henry VIIIâs chief adviserâuntil the king accused him of treason.
âHenry VIIIâs beloved cardinal leaps from the page in all his brilliance, complexity, and humanity. Fans of Wolf Hall have a treat in store.ââTracy Borman, author of Anne Boleyn & Elizabeth I
Cardinal Thomas Wolsey enjoyed one of the most meteoric careers in history. His rise from humble beginnings coincided with young Henry VIIIâs ascension to the throne in 1509. The two grew to be cherished friends, and by 1515 Wolsey, now a cardinal, had become the controlling figure in all matters of church and state.
Wolsey operated on an international stage and worked hard to broker universal peace. All was going dazzlingly well until Henry fell in love with Anne Boleynâthe woman whom Wolsey would one day call âthe night crowââand sought to end his marriage to his first wife, Katherine of Aragon. Swept up in the maelstrom of âthe Divorce,â Wolsey, who had successfully given his master everything he wanted, found himself in an impossible situation. As he drew the ire of the future queen, the cardinal found his privileged life and his relationship with Henry crumbling around him.
Alison Weirâs poignant novel tells the story of Wolsey the manâhis incredible rise to power and his tragic fall. She delves beyond the splendor and political machinations of the Tudor court to reveal the secrets of Wolseyâs private life, the mistress and children he was devoted to, and the tragedy that overtook them. It is a tale of two women, one who loved him and one who hated himâand also a tale of two men, king and commoner, the special, deep-rooted bonds that brought them together and the forces that drove them apart.
