Review: Jane Seymour: The Haunted Queen

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Jane Seymour: The Haunted Queen Jane Seymour: The Haunted Queen by Alison Weir
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I actually didn't know much about Jane going into this book. I think that helped me enjoy her story more because I didn't know what was coming next. I love how strong Jane is and even when it's a difficult position to be in, she stands up for her beliefs.

Jane is forced by her family to become a lady in waiting for Queen Katherine instead of becoming the nun she planned to be. A different lady in waiting, Anne Boleyn, is rumored to be having an affair with the king. The rumor seems to be true after the king gets rid of Katherine and makes Anne his new wife. Jane is shocked and has to do a lot of soul searching since she's found herself serving Anne.

Jane notices the king watching her and not long after Anne is put on trial for incest, adultery, and treason. She is convicted guilty and sentenced to death by beheading. Jane has no choice when the king asks her to marry him not a full fortnight after Anne's sentence is carried out. She believes the real reason for Anne's death is her problems with giving the king and heir. Now she has to make sure it happens or could she too face the same fate as Anne?

Thank you to Ballantine and NetGalley for and ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

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