The Shadow of the Pomegranate

About “The Shadow of the Pomegranate”

The book centers on Queen Katherine of Aragon during the early years of King Henry VIII's reign, focusing on her declining health and waning favor as Henry's affections shift. As political tensions rise and Henry's temperament hardens following military setbacks in France, Katherine attempts to secure her position and influence through foreign alliances, driven by fears over her lack of a surviving heir.