Katherine Knollys was Mary Boleyns first child, born in 1524 when Mary was having an affair with King Henry VIII. Katherine spent her life unacknowledged as the kings daughter, yet she was given prime appointments at court as maid of honour to both Anne of Cleves and Katherine Howard. She married Francis Knollys when she was 16 and went on to become mother to many successful men and women at court including Lettice Knollys who created a scandal when she married Sir Robert Dudley, the queens favourite. This fascinating book studies Katherines life and times, including her intriguing relationship with Elizabeth I.
