Don't Lose Your Head: Life Lessons from the Six Ex-Wives of Henry VIII, Hardcover/Harriet Marsden

Survive alongside Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, and the rest of King Henry VIII's ill-fated wives with this witty book of essential life advice, history, and trivia--the perfect handbook for fans of the hit musical Six . Get the inside scoop from some of the toughest women in English history, as ex-wives, mothers, and daughters of King Henry VIII dish out all their survival secrets in this humorous guide to life. With a bit of sarcasm and friendly charm, each of these legendary ladies explains how their 16th-century hard-earned lessons (from living with unstable men to stifling Tudor traditions) apply to 21st-century dating, marriage, and feminism. Written from the perspectives of each of the different women around Henry VIII, you'll get the facts from the Queen Mother and the less-remembered but no less important Anne of Cleves, Katherine Howard, and more. With must-know historical trivia alongside wise life advice, Don't Lose Your Head is the perfect survival guide for fans obsessed with Broadway's latest historical pop musical Six , as well as anyone fascinated by British royalty and culture. About author(s): Harriet Marsden is a freelance journalist and editor. Previously a subeditor at The Times , she now works for a variety of publications, including The Independent, HuffPost , the Guardian , and Foreign Policy . Harriet can often be heard on the radio at stupid o'clock, reviewing the news and mocking politicians. She is also a feminist commentator and contributing author to DK's The Feminism Book . Hobbies include reading, swimming, and Broadway musicals (she can do all the raps from Hamilton ). Harriet has a bachelor's in languages from the University of Cambridge and a master's in international journalism from City University, London. She lives in South London with a cat, two birds, and innumerable plants. This is her first novel. Harriet can be found tweeting at @harriet1marsden.