The late Margaret Campbell Barnes grew up in London. Her historical novels include Brief Gaudy Hour, With All My Heart, Isabel the Fair, and The King's Bed.
"Barnes' vision of Anne is so different from others I have
encountered, it was like reading her story for the first time. This
is the Anne of Cleves I choose to live in my memory." - Books N
Border Collies
"My Lady of Cleves by Margaret Campbell Barnes is a wonderful
historical novel that highlights the life of a very virtuous and
kind woman who was horribly mistreated and still retained her self
respect. I was impressed with Anne of Cleves and with the way her
story was told by Ms. Barnes." - Romance Reader at Heart
"In recent years, historical novels have seen a surge in
popularity... Margaret Campbell Barnes' My Lady of Cleves would
make an excellent selection as well. It's a novel that stood the
test of time." - Blog Critics
"Rich in history it gives the reader a look into the lives of past
aristocrats and royalty... Overall My Lady of Cleves is an
informative and entertaining read." - Book Loons
"Novels on the lesser known wives are hard to find and I think
anyone interested in Anne of Cleves will really enjoy this read." -
Historical-Fiction.com
"My Lady of Cleves was an interesting look into a woman that
survived marriage to Henry VIII. Anne is a very likeable,
intelligent, straightforward woman and I think she would have made
a wonderful Queen, had she been given the chance." - Passages to
the Past
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"The story of Anne of Cleves was very well written and carefully
detailed." - Book Room Reviews
"My Lady of Cleves is an appealing story of a woman who makes the
best of a bad situation. As she has been relatively neglected by
historical novelists, it's nice to see this novel in particular
being reissued." - Reading, Ranting, and Raving
"I have to say that from the moment I read the inscription, I was
hooked in this book... Reading through the pages of this book, Anne
is brought to life, and is portrayed as a capable woman..." -
Historical Tapestry
"The novel was an enjoyable excursion in the "might have happeneds"
of history" - A Garden Carried in the Pocket
" My Lady of Cleves stands the test of time, introducing Henry
VIII's enigmatic fourth wife to a new generation of readers." -
Eclectic Closet
" Originally published in 1946, My Lady of Cleves stands the test
of time, introducing Henry VIII's enigmatic fourth wife to a new
generation of readers." - Armchair Interviews
"All-in-all, I absolutely loved the book. Margaret Campbell Barnes
made me care about the people I was reading about and left me
wanting more of their story. I highly recommend the book to anyone
who likes historical fiction." - Alabama Book Worm
"In My Lady of Cleves, Margaret Campbell Barnes traces the life of
Anne from the painting of her portrait to Henry VIII's death.
Barnes portrays a warm, unpretentious princess who never expected
to become a queen." - Hollywood Today
"I really liked My Lady of Cleves; it was well-written, fast-paced
and very enjoyable. I would recommend it to any fans of historical
fiction; it is well worth reading this novel on an underappreciated
queen. " - S. Krishna's Books
"I know that I savored every minute of reading this book, and I
truly loved the development of Anne's character throughout." - At
Home With Books
"This novel is rich in detail and flows beautifully, letting
readers escape into Anne's court and country life. It is a must
read for those who love exploring the dynamic relationships of
Henry VIII and his wives. " - Historical Novels Review
"A treat for readers of Tudor fiction and those fascinated by the
complex relationships of Henry VIII and his wives, My Lady of
Cleves leads readers into a world of high drama and courtly
elegance." - Book Reading Tales
"This was an exquisitely visual novel." - Linus's Blanket
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