The King's Pleasure

The King’s Pleasure by Norah Lofts is a historical fiction novel first published in 1969 that vividly dramatizes the life of Katherine (Katharine) of Aragon, the Spanish princess who became Queen of England as the first wife of King Henry VIII. 

The novel combines meticulous period detail with engaging narrative, presenting Katharine not just as a historical figure but as a complex, fully realized woman facing impossible choices. Critics and readers have appreciated Lofts’s authentic prose and emotional insight, and later editions have brought the book back into print for new audiences.

Condition: Fair, hardcover

Author: Norah Lofts

Genre: Historical fiction

Print length: 372 pages

Language: English