Katharine, the Virgin Widow

In the eyes of the world, Katharine of Aragon was a precious object to be disposed of for the glory of Spain. Her parents, Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand, send her to England to become the bride of Arthur, Prince of Wales. But soon her frail husband was dead, and a fateful question loomed: Was the marriage consummated, or was the young widow still a virgin? On that delicate point hinged Katharine'sand England'sfuture. Meanwhile, waiting in the wings was her willful, handsome brotherinlaw, bold Prince Henry, who alone had the power to restore Katharine's lost position. Katharine the Virgin Widow is part one of Jean Plaidys Katharine of Aragon trilogy.