The Constant Princess by Philippa Gregory; The Tudor Series, Book 4; Abridged MP3 Audio Book; Narrator Kate Burton

"I am Catalina, Princess of Spain, daughter of the two greatest monarchs the world has ever known…and I will be Queen of England."

Thus, bestselling author Philippa Gregory introduces one of her most unforgettable heroines: Katherine of Aragon. Daughter of Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain, Katherine has been fated her whole life to marry Prince Arthur of England. When they meet and are married, the match becomes as passionate as it is politically expedient. But tragically, Arthur falls ill and extracts from his young bride a deathbed promise to marry his brother Henry, become Queen, and fulfill their dreams and her destiny.

Widowed and alone in the avaricious world of the Tudor court, Katherine has to sidestep her father-in-law's desire for her and convince him, and an incredulous Europe, that her marriage to Arthur was never consummated, that there is no obstacle to marriage with Henry. For seven years, she endures the treachery of spies, the humiliation of poverty, and intense loneliness and despair while she waits for the inevitable moment when she will step into the role she has prepared for all her life.

In The Constant Princess, Philippa Gregory brings to life one of history's most inspiring women and creates one of the most compelling characters in historical fiction.

"Philippa Gregory is a mesmerizing storyteller."

-- The Sunday Telegraph (UK)

"When it comes to writers of historical fiction, Philippa Gregory is in the very top league."

-- Daily Mail (UK)

Philippa Gregory is the author of several bestselling novels, including The Other Boleyn Girl, and is a recognized authority on women’s history. She studied history at the University of Sussex and received a Ph.D. at the University of Edinburgh. She welcomes visitors to her website, www.philippagregory.com.

Kate Burton appeared as the title character in The Constant Wife for the Roundabout Theatre. Her Broadway credits include starring roles in Hedda Gabler (title role, Tony nominated), The Elephant Man (Tony nominated), and The Beauty Queen of Leenane. Her film and TV roles include Celebrity, The Ice Storm, Swimfan, Grey's Anatomy and Rescue Me.