This book is an historical novel by the German author Luise Mühlbach, translated into English by Bell and Duffield. It tells the story of Catherine Parr, the sixth wife of Henry VIII, and her fraught relationship with the English king as he grows increasingly tyrannical. Published in the 19th century, this novel offers a compelling portrait of Henry VIII's court and provides an intriguing perspective on one of the most turbulent periods of English history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.