The Favored Queen
| Author | Carolly Erickson |
|---|---|
| Genre | Historical fiction |
| Published | 2011 |
| Preceded by | Rival to the Queen (2010) |
| Followed by | The Unfaithful Queen (2012) |
The Favored Queen is a 2011 historical fiction novel by Carolly Erickson.
Plot summary
The book follows Jane Seymour, maid-of-honor to Queen Catherine of Aragon. Jane witnesses Catherine's fall from grace as her husband King Henry VIII divorces her in favor of Anne Boleyn. Jane serves Queen Anne as her own romance with Henry begins.
Reception
The book received mixed reviews from critics, some of whom praised it for its prose[1] and entertaining story[2] while others felt it was historically inaccurate and criticized the characterization of Jane.[3][4][1][5]
References
- ^ a b "The Favored Queen: A Novel of Henry VIII's Third Wife by Carolly Erickson". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
- ^ "THE FAVORED QUEEN". Kirkus Reviews.
- ^ Carolly, Erickson. "The Favored Queen". Library Journal. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
- ^ "The Favored Queen". Historical Novel Society. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
- ^ "Book Review: The Favored Queen". Steve Donoghue. 2012-01-04. Retrieved 2025-05-11.