The Fifth Queen And How She Came To Court

"The Fifth Queen and How She Came to Court" is a historical novel by Ford Madox Ford, first published in 1906. Set in Tudor England during the reign of King Henry VIII, the story revolves around the life of Catherine Howard, the fifth wife of the infamous monarch. Through vivid prose and meticulous historical detail, Ford explores Catherine's journey from her humble beginnings in the countryside to her rise as a lady-in-waiting at the Tudor court. As Catherine navigates the treacherous waters of court politics and romance, she becomes entangled in a web of intrigue, ambition, and betrayal. Through Catherine's eyes, readers are offered a glimpse into the tumultuous world of the Tudor court, where power, passion, and danger lurk behind every palace wall. "The Fifth Queen" is a compelling tale of love, ambition, and survival in one of history's most intriguing periods.