New B-format paperback - A fresh look at Anne of Cleves' life as a German noblewoman, and the Continental politics that affected her marriage. Did the doomed union really cause the fall and execution of Thomas Cromwell?
Through previously unexplored archival resources, the book uncovers the true identity of Katherine, emphasizing her individuality beyond her husband's influence. It presents her as a complex figure with her own agency, challenging traditional narratives that have historically overshadowed her contributions and significance.
The first book to look at the lives of Anna of Cleves' siblings, particularly her powerful brother Wilhelm V and her elder sister Sybylla, and their interactions with the Holy Roman Empire, England, and France, which had a significant impact on the Reformation.