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Unlock the rich history of the Tudor court with 'The Waiting Game', a fascinating exploration of the lives and influence of ladies-in-waiting. This stunning trade paperback, published by Orion in 2024, dives deep into the intricacies of their roles as confidantes and chaperones to the Queen. Discover the hidden truths behind their daily lives, including recruitment practices, fashion choices, and the delicate balance of power they navigated. The book provides a unique lens on history, showcasing figures like Maria de Salinas, who played a crucial role in the divorce of Catherine of Aragon from Henry VIII, and Jane Parker, whose loyalties resulted in monumental historical events. Ideal for history buffs and anyone intrigued by women's roles in politics, 'The Waiting Game' sheds light on a vital aspect of the Tudor era that has often been overlooked. With its lively and accessible writing style praised by literary critics, this brand new publication is perfect for reading on a quiet afternoon or for deepening your understanding of this fascinating period. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. ISBN: 9781474622219.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781474622219
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2024
Publisher: Orion
Description:
'Written in a lively, accessible style, The Waiting Game is full of insight' Suzannah Lipscomb, Literary Review
Every Tudor Queen had ladies-in-waiting. They were her confidantes and her chaperones. Only the Queen's ladies had the right to enter her most private chambers, spending hours helping her to get dressed and undressed, caring for her clothes and jewels, listening to her secrets. But they also held a unique power. A quiet word behind the scenes, an appropriately timed gift, a well-negotiated marriage alliance were all forms of political agency wielded expertly by women.
The Waiting Game explores the daily lives of ladies-in-waiting, revealing the secrets of recruitment, costume, what they ate, where (and with whom) they slept. We meet Maria de Salinas, who travelled to England with Catherine of Aragon when just a teenager and spied for her during the divorce from Henry VIII. Anne Boleyn's lady-in-waiting Jane Parker was instrumental in the execution of not one, but two queens. And maid-of-honour Anne Basset kept her place through the last four consorts, negotiating the conflicting loyalties of her birth family, her mistress the Queen, and even the desires of the King himself. As Henry changed wives, and changed the very fabric of the country's structure besides, these women had to make choices about loyalty that simply didn't exist before. The Waiting Game is the first time their vital story has been told.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781474622219
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2024
Publisher: Orion
Description:
'Written in a lively, accessible style, The Waiting Game is full of insight' Suzannah Lipscomb, Literary Review
Every Tudor Queen had ladies-in-waiting. They were her confidantes and her chaperones. Only the Queen's ladies had the right to enter her most private chambers, spending hours helping her to get dressed and undressed, caring for her clothes and jewels, listening to her secrets. But they also held a unique power. A quiet word behind the scenes, an appropriately timed gift, a well-negotiated marriage alliance were all forms of political agency wielded expertly by women.
The Waiting Game explores the daily lives of ladies-in-waiting, revealing the secrets of recruitment, costume, what they ate, where (and with whom) they slept. We meet Maria de Salinas, who travelled to England with Catherine of Aragon when just a teenager and spied for her during the divorce from Henry VIII. Anne Boleyn's lady-in-waiting Jane Parker was instrumental in the execution of not one, but two queens. And maid-of-honour Anne Basset kept her place through the last four consorts, negotiating the conflicting loyalties of her birth family, her mistress the Queen, and even the desires of the King himself. As Henry changed wives, and changed the very fabric of the country's structure besides, these women had to make choices about loyalty that simply didn't exist before. The Waiting Game is the first time their vital story has been told.