FIVE STARS ON READERS' FAVORITEShe dared to defy him. But Mary Rose Tudor, the little sister of Henry VIII, paid a price.‘A very readable account of a fascinating woman who dared to stand up to Henry VIII and survived. It is thoroughly researched, admirably written and the author's love of the Tudor period shines through.' Historical Novels ReviewCan you imagine what it must be like to be the little sister of the infamous, English king, Henry VIII? Remember, this is the king who went on to have six wives, two of whom he had beheaded.And although the teenage Mary Rose is his favourite sister (he even named his famous ship after her), his shifting alliances and ruthless desire to have his own way, made him push the young and lovely Mary into a hateful state marriage with the ailing and ancient King Louis XII of France.But, a reluctant Mary Rose, as strong-willed as Henry and passionately in love, for the first time, doesn't give in easily. Before agreeing to the match, after a relentless campaign to get her to say yes, by her loving brother, Mary Rose extracts a promise from Henry. A promise she is determined he will keep.'Geraldine Evans’s historical romance novel, Reluctant Queen: About the Little Sister of Henry VIII, takes the reader on a journey to Tudor England as well as into the early sixteenth-century royal court of France. With luscious descriptions and elaborate character development, the reader instantly feels a part of this compelling tale. The author has a sound knowledge of history and is able to capture the essence of this complicated era in English and French history. Like Sharon Kay Penman, Philippa Gregory and so many other powerful historical romance writers, Geraldine Evans’s novel fits into the realm of stunningly realistic historical drama. A captivating read and another glimpse into the difficult life of a royal personage in the sixteenth century.' --- Emily-Jane Hills Orford of Readers Favorite‘Creatively imagines the private life of Mary Rose Tudor in this richly textured historical novel. A thoroughly researched, elegantly written historical tale.' KIRKUS INDIE‘Very easy to read, very hard to put down. This made a Mary Tudor so accessible and relatable to the reader.’ READER REVIEW'Thoroughly enjoyable.’ READER REVIEW Geraldine Evans also writes the 18-strong-Rafferty & Llewellyn Mystery Series and the Casey & Catt Mystery Series.
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