{"product_id":"anne-of-cleves-carl-smart-9798244588057","title":"Anne of Cleves: Queen for a Moment, Woman for a Lifetime.","description":"She was a Queen for a fleeting moment, yet her story has endured for centuries. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBorn in the quiet duchy of Cleves, Anne's early life was filled with music, gardens, and lessons in diplomacy. But at just eighteen, she was swept across Europe to marry one of history's most formidable kings-Henry VIII. Their union, however, would be short-lived, leaving Anne at the centre of courtly intrigue, whispered judgments, and political manoeuvring. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn her own words, Anne recounts her journey: the fear and hope of leaving home the challenges of surviving a volatile court, the humiliation of annulment, and the unexpected freedom and respect she ultimately claimed. She reflects on a life of resilience, grace, and quiet strength-a life lived on her own terms in an age when women had little choice. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is the intimate, full-bodied story of a woman often remembered only as \"the rejected queen,\" now told with honesty, dignity, and heart. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA story of survival, courage, and the triumph of self-respect-a life that reminds us that sometimes, the greatest victories are the ones quietly won.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Carl Smart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798244588057\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/19\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 26\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.19lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.05d","brand":"Carl Smart","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997391991039,"sku":"9798244588057","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/anne-of-cleves-carl-smart-9798244588057","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}