I truly loved the writing style of Gregory when I read The Other Boleyn Girl. I loved the story and I loved how Gregory portrayed the story with historical events. So I read this book and have acquired many of her other titles because of that reason. 
 Sadly, I can not say I loved this book. It was interesting. I'm can't remember being interested in history when my teachers spewed facts at me and expected me to remember them. Still, that doesn't mean history is boring and while I didn't really enjoy this book, it was interesting to read about Katherine of Aragon, or rather Catalina Infanta of Spain. 
 Mostly, Katherine of Aragon is portrayed as the victim of Henry VIII, who set her aside for Anne Boleyn on the grounds that their marriage was never valid because she had been married to his brother Arthur and bedded by him. She maintained that it wasn't so and that she was a virgin when she married Henry. Who knows the truth? No one. And yet Katherine telling everyone that she was a virgin was considered the greatest lie. 
 This story portrays it as such but gives a reasoning behind it that I did find heart-wretching. I have to say that the best part of the story was Catalina and Arthur. Henry, in every portrayal, is a spoilt little brat who always must have his own way and must be kept happy at all costs. 
 In the beginning, Katherine's determination to be and remain Queen of England seems admirable because she is trying to maintain a promise but as time moves on you can see the sense of entitlement she has and the pride she maintains. She almost views herself as better and above all others which makes me dislike her a bit. Still she was a smart woman with more going for her than anyone gave her credit for. 
 The life of monarchs seem so sad, it makes you realize just how much you don't want to be one.