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VIII by H. M. Castor is a historical novel depicting the life of King Henry VIII of England. The story unfolds through the eyes of Henry himself, chronicling his marriages, political manoeuvring, and transformation from a young prince to a powerful monarch known for his dramatic and controversial reign.

	Henry	Henry VIII, known for his tumultuous marriages and dramatic reign, is the King of England,
	Catherine	Catherine of Aragon, Henry VIII's first wife, struggles to provide a male heir, which leads to significant consequences.
	Aragon	Catherine of Aragon, Henry VIII's first wife, struggles to provide a male heir, which leads to significant consequences.
	Anne	Anne Boleyn, Henry's second wife, plays a central role in his break with the Catholic Church.
	Boleyn	Anne Boleyn, Henry's second wife, plays a central role in his break with the Catholic Church.
	Thomas	Thomas More, a close friend of Henry and Chancellor of England, navigates the political intrigues of the court.
	More	Thomas More, a close friend of Henry and Chancellor of England, navigates the political intrigues of the court.
	Cromwell	Thomas Cromwell, a key advisor, facilitates Henry's annulment from Catherine of Aragon.
	Cardinal	Cardinal Wolsey initially supports Henry's efforts to annul his marriage.
	Wolsey	Cardinal Wolsey initially supports Henry's efforts to annul his marriage.
	Princess	Princess Mary, Henry and Catherine's daughter, faces challenges due to her parents' divorce.
	Mary	Princess Mary, Henry and Catherine's daughter, faces challenges due to her parents' divorce.
	Elizabeth	Princess Elizabeth, Henry and Anne Boleyn's daughter, eventually becomes Queen Elizabeth I.
	Anne	Anne of Cleves, Henry's fourth wife, enters a political marriage with the king.
	Cleves	Anne of Cleves, Henry's fourth wife, enters a political marriage with the king.
	Catherine	Catherine Howard, Henry's fifth wife, has a brief, tragic marriage.
	Howard	Catherine Howard, Henry's fifth wife, has a brief, tragic marriage.
	Parr	Catherine Parr, Henry's sixth wife, outlives the king.

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Henry

Catherine

Aragon

Anne

Boleyn

Thomas

Cromwell

Cardinal

Wolsey

Princess

Mary

Elizabeth

Anne

Cleves

Catherine

Howard

Parr

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Henry

Catherine

Aragon

Anne

Boleyn

Thomas

Cromwell

Cardinal

Wolsey

Princess

Mary

Elizabeth

Anne

Cleves

Catherine

Howard

Parr

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