Carol Ann Johnston

About the Author

Carol-Ann Johnston was born and raised in Carlisle where she developed a love of Tudor history, especially Henry VIII’s wives. She runs the Facebook page Jane Seymour: Henry VIII’s Third Wife page on Facebook when she is not working for the NHS as a Patient Care Advisor.



From the Publisher

Jane Seymour is the wife of Henry VIII we know the least about, often written off as ‘Plain Jane’. Queen of England for just seventeen months, during her life Jane witnessed some of the most extraordinary events ever to take place in English history, later becoming a part of them. Jane ensured her place in Henry’s affections by giving him his much longed for male heir only to tragically lose her life twelve days later leaving behind a motherless son and a devastated husband. For the remainder of his life Henry would honor the mother of his only legitimate son and would come to regard Jane as his ‘true and loving wife’.

But who was Jane Seymour? Throughout this illustrated book we will find a woman who was either saint or sinner, but a human being with her own beliefs and causes.



My Thoughts


Jane Seymour by Carol-Ann Johnston is a wonderful, engaging historical book set during Jane’s time at court and her short reign as King Henry’s wife and Queen. It is very clear the author meticulously researched this era, and it made this book such a delight to read!

I appreciated the author’s comments as they were very helpful and interesting. I loved looking at the beautiful pictures included in this book as well. Overall, I highly recommend reading this book!


5 Stars!



I received this book for free. A favorable review was not required, and all views expressed are my own. Thank you to Carol-Ann Johnston, Barbour Publishing and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this delightful book.… (more)