The Constant Princess

Philippa Gregory is a best-selling author of historical fiction. In The Constant Princess, she follows Katherine of Aragon, the famed daughter of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain, on her quest for the throne. When 16-year-old Katherine's passionate marriage to Prince Arthur of England ends with his death at age 15, she is determined to follow through on her promise to marry Arthur's brother - the future Henry VIII - and fulfill Arthur's dream for her to become Queen. But she must convince a nation that the marriage to her beloved Arthur was never consummated. Forced to endure seven years of loneliness, poverty, spies, and humiliation, Katherine waits patiently for her place on the throne. Then, when her country is threatened by the Scots, Katherine takes to the battlefield to defend England. The story of one of the most compelling women in history is expertly imagined by Philippa Gregory. Narrator Jill Tanner brings Katherine of Aragon's story to life as never before, perfectly communicating Katherine's indomitable faith, spirit, and strength.