The King Damsel Secrets of the Tudor Court #5 (Audible Audio Edition) Kate Emerson Alison Larkin Audible Studios Books
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Handmaid. Spy. Mistress.
Anxious to secure his own success at the glittering court of Henry VIII, heiress Tamsin Lodge's ambitious guardian obtains her a position as maid of honor to young Princess Mary Tudor. Tamsin soon comes to love the neglected child, but in the Tudor court, not even a princess is secure. Mary's father is besotted with the lovely Anne Boleyn, and the girl's future has grown perilous. Plotting to be Mary's eyes and ears, Tamsin joins Anne's service, but the handsome silk worker who is her co-conspirator may be her undoing. While marriage with a merchant is unthinkable, she cannot resist Rafe Pinckney's embraces. When Tamsin also attracts the lusty Henry, she must choose between loyalty and desire.... With Anne's jealousy growing dangerous, can Tamsin survive the schemes and seductions that surround her?
The King Damsel Secrets of the Tudor Court #5 (Audible Audio Edition) Kate Emerson Alison Larkin Audible Studios Books
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The King Damsel Secrets of the Tudor Court #5 (Audible Audio Edition) Kate Emerson Alison Larkin Audible Studios Books Reviews
I have not had the opportunity to read any of Ms. Emerson's previous Secrets of the Tudor Court series but from what I can glean she like to present the familiar of Tudor life with fictional characters tied to real life actions. There is certainly a library full of Tudor reading out there right now so trying to find a way to differentiate is, I'm sure, challenging. In the case of The King's Damsel a letter written by a Spanish envoy about Henry VIII's interest in one of Queen Anne Boleyn's ladies provides the impetus for intrigue and romance.
Young Thomasine (Tamsin) Lodge finds herself an heiress after the untimely deaths of her father and brother. She soon finds that her guardianship has been purchased by a rather unpleasant Lord (Lionel) who is looking to use her to gain favor at court. He has her placed as a lady in waiting to young Princess Mary where Tamsin forms a strong bond of loyalty to the princess that she will honor with her life and whatever else might be necessary.
Along the way she meets a brash and handsome apprentice to a silkwoman - Rafe Pinckney - who becomes the object of her dreams and thoughts even though he is not of her class. Soon Anne Boleyn is moving into Henry VIII's orbit and trying to push Mary away from her father. It is determined that Tamsin could help the princess by becoming a spy in the Queen to be's household. How far will she go to help her true mistress?
Well, we all know Henry VIII and his proclivities by now and how hard it would have been to say no to the man who held the power of life and "off with her head" over one's erm, head. So we know exactly how far Tamsin goes. It's where it leads that provides her biggest problems.
This was a quick and light historical read. It provided a different look at well trod material by taking the reader into Princess Mary's entourage rather than into Anne Bolelyn's. The characterization of Anne will not sit well with those that feel she did not receive a fair shake from history - it is very one dimensional. Many of the characters lacked a lot of depth but this is not meant to be a deep, historical study.
Tamsin is a likable girl with lots of what we call moxie today. She knows how to think for herself and works towards an end. Even when faced with the worst, she deals. Rafe is a good foil for her even though he makes limited appearances in the book. My biggest complaint is the ending. It was short, quite abrupt and wrapped far too much up within a single paragraph.
(3.5 stars) This is the fifth book in the Secrets of the Tudor Court series. Tamsin’s grief from her father and brother’s deaths is deepened when she finds out that she has been assigned a guardian by the court to oversee and manager her estate and her life as she is just shy of being at the age of majority. She dislikes and does not trust Sir Daggett, but has no choice but to agree to his choices for her. To further his political ambitions, he sends her to be a part of Princess Mary’s household. She becomes a favorite of the princess, particularly for her storytelling skills. When Mary’s fortunes fall with the rise of Anne Boleyn, Tamsin risks it all by becoming a spy for Mary as a member of Anne’s household, aided by Rafe, a draper’s son with access to both households. Things become more complex for Tamsin when she catches the king’s eye and becomes entangled with him, enraging Anne. Tamsin must find a way to be loyal to Mary without endangering her own fortunes and possibly her life.
Thomasine (Tamsin) Lodge, a young heiress, becomes a maid of honor to Princess Mary Tudor. She was overcome by homesickness, missing her stepmother, Blanche, and all her many privileges she had as a child. She had never been a servant. If she did not make herself pleasing to Princess Mary’s Court, and those she met there, there would be consequences. By the time the first year had ended, Tamsin had adjusted and became a part of her new family. Soon she was providing entertainment for the household by telling stories to the princess and her court. The character of Tamsin is strong, yet sensitive, and vulnerable.
Sir Lionel Daggett became Tamsin’s guardian, and she had an intense dislike for him from the beginning. He was a wicked man who controlled her inheritance. Daggett commanded Tamsin to impress the king by using her charms to become his damsel. If she didn’t obey, she would be married off to any man who offered him a large enough bribe. This was all to his advantage, that he might prosper – she was to become his advocate.
And the story unfolds with the account of Anne Boleyn’s life and how she played the “game of love” to win over Henry VIII, and later becoming Queen Anne. Henry VIII, King of England, had his marriage to Catherine of Aragon annulled because of his love for Anne Boleyn.
The research behind this story brings credibility to The King’s Damsel. I must admit I had a desire to see how the character interactions would play out. It is rich with description – the setting is vividly depicted – and the historical aspect is so very well written.
But I did struggle with this book. The pacing drags in the beginning, but finally picks up about mid-way through. There are many historical references throughout, and the story blends both fact and fiction into what should’ve been a compelling tale. Unfortunately I found it to be just lukewarm. The book had an interesting premise, but it just failed to deliver. My rating is 3 stars.
Excellent novel , could not put down !
Left with the thought if thomasine lodge could have been the secret lady , that caught king Henry's attention .
I adore Kate Emerson's books so i am slightly biased, this was another great book that i flew through in a few days. Gritty and romantic all in one. Loved it!
Kept my interest with some twists that I wasn't expecting. Ms. Emerson brings King Henry's court to life; a fun read.
It was not very memorable.
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