Author: Gareth Russell
Begun: March 20th 2025
Finished: April 2nd 2025
Type: Audiobook on LibroFM
Narrator: Jenny Funnell
Rating: 10/10
Absolutely excellent non-fiction retelling of the life and death of Katherine Howard. I love how Russell doesn't get bogged down in popular theories about Katherine, but relies strictly upon what we actually know about her, and backs it up with sources. Because of this, Katherine comes into focus as a real human being, with all the positives and negatives that every human possesses.
It is nevertheless clear to me that Katherine was naive, and was manipulated into her grave by a twisted and narcissistic tyrant, willing to sacrifice a young girl on the altar of his pride. The more I learn about him, the more disgust I feel.
One of best books I've read this year. Excellent writing. Excellent narration. Overall, an easy 10/10.
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