The first single-volume life of John F. Kennedy to be written in nearly four decades.

The first of his wives was Catherine of Aragon, the pious Catholic princess who suffered years of miscarriages...

The story Antonia Fraser tells is romantic and cruel, funny and sad, dramatic and enthralling. Henry's wives emerge not simply as appendages to their husband, but as intriguing individuals.

Lincoln comes alive through the reading of his letters. Audio Best of the Year - Publishers Weekly, 10 BEST - Library Journal.