HarperCollins Philippa Gregory Tudor Court Novels 6 Books Collection Set

HarperCollins presents a six-book collection of Tudor court novels by internationally bestselling author Philippa Gregory. Set across the reigns of Henry VII and Henry VIII through to Elizabeth I, the novels move through royal marriages, shifting alliances and the pressures of court life.

Across the set, Gregory follows figures including Katherine of Aragon, Mary and Anne Boleyn, Anne of Cleves, Katherine Howard, Elizabeth I, Mary Queen of Scots and Bess of Hardwick, alongside influential courtiers and advisers. The stories explore ambition, succession and survival in a kingdom shaped by religious conflict, political manoeuvring and the demands of the Crown.

Included titles

• The Constant Princess
• The Other Boleyn Girl
• The Boleyn Inheritance
• The Virgin's Lover
• The Other Queen
• The Queen's Fool

Key details

• Six-book collection set
• Tudor court novels
• Author: Philippa Gregory
• Publisher: HarperCollins

Synopses

The Constant Princess

In 1491, Arthur Tudor, Prince of Wales, is betrothed to the Spanish princess Katherine of Aragon to secure an alliance for Henry VII. After Arthur’s sudden death, Henry must decide whether Katherine returns to Spain or remains in England, with her dowry and contract in question. Determined to direct her own future, Katherine faces a court where the young Prince Harry’s ambition begins to surface.

The Other Boleyn Girl

Set in 1521, Henry VIII rules a glittering court, while the absence of a son threatens his position. Mary Boleyn becomes the king’s mistress and a tool in the ambitions of the Boleyn and Howard families. As Henry’s interest wanes, the family promotes Anne, who refuses to be a mistress and demands marriage, as Wolsey and Cromwell advise amid a struggle for an heir.

The Boleyn Inheritance

In 1539, Henry VIII takes a fourth wife, and Anne of Cleves is drawn into a Protestant alliance against Rome. When the marriage falters, Henry turns to the young Katherine Howard as court factions tighten their grip. Jane Boleyn is pulled back into the inner circle by the Duke of Norfolk, while the court remains haunted by the Boleyn legacy.

The Virgin's Lover

In 1558, Princess Elizabeth becomes Queen of England in a divided country, where the restoration of Protestant faith provokes opposition. Many believe she must marry to survive, and the court remains perilous. Robert Dudley positions himself as the queen’s favourite, while William Cecil, Elizabeth’s most trusted adviser, watches as powerful families compete for advantage.

The Other Queen

In 1568, Elizabeth I has ruled for ten years but refuses to name a successor, as rival claims threaten the realm. Bess of Hardwick, newly Countess of Shrewsbury, expects royal favour when she and her husband are asked to shelter the fugitive Mary Queen of Scots. As Mary resists captivity and plots to regain her throne, William Cecil watches for conspiracy and the Talbots risk the Tower.

The Queen's Fool

In 1553, King Edward lies dying and the Tudor succession is uncertain. Hannah Green, driven from Spain by the Inquisition, arrives in a volatile England and is identified as a seer. Sworn into the service of Robert Dudley, she is tasked with watching Princess Mary as Mary’s hold on the Crown remains fragile and Elizabeth waits in the wings.