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The Taming of the Queen follows Tudor Queen Kateryn Parr as she navigates her marriage to Henry VIII, a dangerous and capricious husband with a history of discarding or executing his wives. Kateryn, formerly in love with Thomas Seymour, must carefully manage her relationship with Henry to survive. Despite her challenging circumstances, she engages in religious scholarship and effectively governs England as regent, ultimately outlasting Henry’s reign. The book contains references to execution, intense physical descriptions, and emotionally abusive relationships.