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Eva De Puebla, a sixteen‑year‑old from Spain, comes to England in 1581 to serve Catherine of Aragon, the princess who will marry Prince Arthur, England’s heir. Eva, a childhood friend of Catherine, is chosen to be her lady‑in‑waiting. Through the years their lives diverge: Arthur dies shortly after the marriage, and Catherine eventually marries Henry, the younger brother, yet their marriage remains strained because Catherine cannot bear a surviving child. While Eva finds love, marries, and has a child of her own, she mourns the loss of her friend’s hopes. The story is presented as Eva’s diary entries dated 1501‑1513, offering a personal view of Tudor court life and the emotional toll of the era’s political and dynastic pressures.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Alison Prince
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