The title is very misleading. But do not be misled. This is NOT an autobiography. It is fiction.

I have learned more about this part of English history from this book, than I ever learned in school. The book is well written, interesting and portrays a believable account of the life of Henry VIII. The story starts from when Henry was a boy,and goes up until a little after his death. The detail in the book and the way it was written make it difficult to forget the history. Do not be swayed by the length of the book, it is enthralling and interesting in its entirety. Ms. George has given me a new perspective on King Henry VIII and all his wives.

This was definately the best of Margaret George's books (followed by Cleopatra and then Mary). It took a little while to get into, but it was worth it overall. A good book that brought Henry and his wives to life. If you don't like long books, then don't even start this one just to complain later that it was way too long.

Probably the best book I have read about Henry VIII and I have read many fiction and nonfiction. The author includes almost everything that Henry VIII did. It is a fascinating book. I couldn't put it down which mean I didn't do my housework or sleep at night. Told so much about his castles, Hampton Court, tournaments, wives, political leaders like Cromwell and Cranmer.

Henry VIII, known for chopping off a number of his wives' heads, gets a sympathetic reading from Ms. George, and in the meantime, we get another look at what made Henry tick. He was mean and selfish and obviously let his "heart" rule his head, and thereby hangs the tale since divorce is/was frowned upon by the Catholic Church, which he wound up dismantling in order to have his way. The rule of the Tudors altered present-day history, which is what makes this royal family so interesting since their origins were so plebian (to royal folk.) I highly recommend this historical fiction novel to anyone who loves English history; this book is in my own library and I've read it twice.

This was a wonderful book. Margaret George knows how to make you feel as though you were right there. It felt like I was actually reading his diary. It was very interesting and sad to see how Henry changed over the years.I have never read a historical novel before, and it made me want to read more of this type of novel.