# The Waiting Game: The Untold Story of the Women Who Served the Tudor Queens

Untold Story: The Waiting Game explores the lives and political influence of the women who served Tudor queens, from private household duties to the shifting loyalties of Henry VIII’s court. Its 400-page account follows figures including María de Salinas, Jane Parker and Anne Basset.

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- Price: 8.43 GBP
- Previous price: 12.99 GBP
- Discount: 35%
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- Rating: 4.6 / 5
- Reviews: 321

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## At a glance

- Looks beyond queens to the women serving them, covering household work, court relationships and political agency.
- Features accounts of María de Salinas, Jane Parker and Anne Basset amid the upheavals of Henry VIII’s reign.
- Covers practical details of court life such as recruitment, clothing, food and sleeping arrangements.

## Pros

- Centres the often less-visible ladies-in-waiting rather than focusing only on monarchs.
- Connects everyday service at court with negotiation, loyalty and political influence.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: W&N
- Publication date: 24 April 2025
- Language: English
- Print length: 400 pages
- ISBN-10: 1474622224
- ISBN-13: 978-1474622226
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 220 g
- Dimensions: 12.6 x 2.4 x 19.6 cm

## A good fit for

- Readers interested in Tudor history and the lives of women at court.
- Those looking for a narrative account of court service alongside political history.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking a general survey of Tudor history without a focused emphasis on ladies-in-waiting.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes the book as interesting, readable and engaging, with well-researched details. This may suit readers who prefer narrative-led Tudor history, though the feedback does not establish how every reader will assess its research or style.
- Positive themes: Customers highlight the content as interesting and informative.
- Positive themes: The narrative and readability are praised.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Waiting Game about?
It examines the daily lives and political influence of women who served Tudor queens, including their household duties, relationships and shifting loyalties.
### Which women are featured?
The description highlights María de Salinas, Jane Parker and Anne Basset.
### How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 400 pages.

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