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The Constant Princess (Boleyn) (Hardcover)

by Philippa Gregory (Author)
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (87 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Touchstone Books (6 Dec 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 074327248X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0743272483
  • Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 16.3 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (87 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 354,644 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Philippa Gregory is an internationally renowned author of historical novels. She holds a PhD in eighteenth-century literature from the University of Edinburgh. Works that have been adapted for television include A Respectable Trade, The Other Boleyn Girl and The Queen's Fool. The Other Boleyn Girl is now a major film, starring Scarlett Johansson, Natalie Portman and Eric Bana. Philippa Gregory lives in the North of England with her family. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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29 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars To read or not to read......., 12 Mar 2007
This review is from: The Constant Princess (Paperback)
Having read the other reviews about this book, I was a bit anxious whether I should buy it or not, as most people didn't give it a very good review. But I bit the bullet and went and bought myself copy, and you know what, I couldn't put it down. When at work I kept thinking about what will be happening next to our Infanta, and so as soon as my break time came along, off I trott to read my book! I also kept wondering, how I would have handled all the things that were thrown at her, and how brave and strong she was at such a young age. Okay I know it is a 'historic novel', and it was the first Philippa Gregory I have read, but hey......it got me involved, got me caring, got me feeling and got me thinking! It's not often that you get a good read like this.....but you decide........
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66 of 80 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars A Disappointment, 7 Nov 2005
By K. McDermott (Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Constant Princess (Hardcover)
I'm a big fan of Philippa Gregory's novels, but it seems she's writing them too quickly. This one's subject -- Katherine of Aragon's girlhood and marriages to Prince Arthur and Henry VIII -- is potentially fascinating, as is the underestimated Katherine, or Catalina as she is known here. And without spoiling the novel's secret, it is bold of Gregory to make certain assumptions about Katherine's marriages. However, none of the characters is as well developed as in her better novels, such as Earthly Joys and Virgin Earth. The historical events are also presented superficially, with no real sense of the complexity of court intrigue at this time. Henry VII is sketched as a mere dirty old man lusting after his son's fiancee, and Henry as a spoiled adolescent. This novel also lacks the subtle supernatural touches that enliven Wise Woman, the Wideacre trilogy, and The Queen's Fool.
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38 of 47 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars quite a struggle, 13 Dec 2005
By Klaus van Amelrode "kmcva" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Constant Princess (Hardcover)
to read this book.

Like the previous reviewer I am actually a big fan of Philippa Gregory and her way of writing. So I was quite excited when I saw that she will publish a new book.

But I have to admit that I am quite disappointed about this very book. She never really seems to get grip of the real personality of Catherine of Aragon. All seems to be mere superficial. I even do not like the way the story of her life is told. Action and then reflection... weird and not interesting to read.

I never got hooked and had not problems of putting this book down. The "Constant Princess" will not help you very much to understand Catherine of Aragon better by the way of a novel.

I am afraid Philippa Gregory seems to be in need of a creative break. She needs to recharge her batteries. She can so much better than this!!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable but not always compelling
I really enjoyed this, but it wasn't as compelling as the two 'Boleyn' novels also by Philippa Gregory. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Rachel Ropper

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic work from Philippa Gregory!
This is the second of Philippa Gregory's books I have read and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

The Constant Princess is about Katherine of Aragon, Henry VIII's first wife... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Chrissi Page

3.0 out of 5 stars The Constant Princess By Philippa Gregory
I think "The Constant Princess", is the weakest of all Gregory's books - I was disappointed with it. As a story, I think there are a few flaws with the writing. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Musical anorak

4.0 out of 5 stars undoubtedly great
Catalina of Aaragon and how she eventually became Queen Catherine of England - interesting and captivating
Published 1 month ago by E. L. Karanastasi

5.0 out of 5 stars New Philippa Gregory fan!
This was my first taste of a historical novel, and it simply blew me away! What a fantastic read. After getting the impression from school that Katherine of Aragon was nothing but... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Anne Bradshaw

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful book
this book is another excellent read, extremely interesting and it focused on Katherine of Aragon - her life as spanish princess Catalina pre-henry, her marriage to henry's older... Read more
Published 3 months ago by sarah-g

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful read...
I am really very surprised and rather upset at some of the negative reviews of this wonderful book.

I have recently started reading Philippa's Tudor series and must... Read more
Published 4 months ago by C. J. Udall

3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed views about this book
Whilst Phillipa Gregory is a well-established writer of the historical periods, and manages to make history readable, this book is not my favourite in the slightest. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Ms. O. Lowe

5.0 out of 5 stars Review on "The Constant Princess"
Received in only a few days, was very well packaged and in brand new condition.
Overall I was very pleased! Read more
Published 6 months ago by G. F. Spelman

5.0 out of 5 stars A great read.
I really liked this book. A great historical novel about this brave and tragic queen.
Published 7 months ago by Thalia

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