Three Sisters Three Queens by Philippa Gregory
I am not sure why, but I really thought this book would be told in three perspectives: Katherine of Aragon, Margaret Tudor, and Mary Tudor. I was wrong. This is told by Margaret Tudor, the older sister of Henry VIII, and Queen of Scotland.
Speaking of Margaret, her life was not an easy one. This focuses a great deal about her insecurities and jealousies where her sister queens are concerned. She had a lot to be happy about, if she would just let herself be happy.
She was married to James IV, and had James V, who lived to be king. James IV was killed at Flodden Field, fighting against the English. Margaret then married Archibald Douglas, and had a daughter. Archibald was a jerk in the end, keeping Margaret's money and property, while keeping James V from the throne. She ended up divorcing him, against the wishes of her family. She just wanted to be happy, and be perceived as the best sister. That didn't always happen for her.
I learned a lot about Margaret Tudor while reading this book. I didn't know much about her previously.
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