Hardback, First Edition, First Impression. Stock image used. Book Condition: Near Fine. Boards are clean, unmarked and undamaged. Page block is tight, clean and possibly unread: there are no inscriptions, but there is a date stamp (12 Jul 2012) on the inside front cover. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. The unclipped jacket has a minor push at the top of the spine, but is otherwise clean and bright. Wife, widow, mother, survivor, the story of the last queen of Henry VIII. The sixth wife of Henry VIII was also the most married queen of England, outliving three husbands before finally marrying for love. Catherine Parr was enjoying her freedom after her first two arranged marriages when she caught the attention of the elderly Henry VIII. She was the most reluctant of all Henry's wives, offering to become his mistress rather than submit herself to the dangers of becoming Henry's queen. This only served to increase Henry's enthusiasm for the young widow and Catherine was forced to abando