Carolly Erickson
2 SeriesCarolly Erickson is an American author known for her historical fiction and non-fiction works focusing on influential female figures such as Marie Antoinette, Queen Elizabeth I, and Catherine the Great. Her subjects also include Anne Boleyn, Mary, Queen of Scots, Queen Mary I, and Queen Victoria. She resides in Hawaii.
In "The Last Wife of Henry VIII" by Carolly Erickson, Catherine Parr, the least known but cleverest of Henry VIII's wives, navigates the perilous royal court. Despite her love for Thomas Seymour, she attracts the king's attention and marries him. As Henry's wrath leads to the torture and execution of others, Catherine survives his attempts to replace her. After Henry's death, she marries Seymour, but their happiness is marred by his rivalry with Princess Elizabeth for her affections. Catherine ultimately triumphs, though at a significant personal cost.
