Anne of Cleves — Julia Hamilton

Now a widower by virtue of the beheader's sword, Henry sought a political marriage to the young Christina of Denmark -- but she would have nothing to do with him. She did have however, an older aunt, Anne of Cleves. Anne was mature, regal and very loving - and at the age of 34, Anne decided Henry could not possibly frighten her now. -- Intrigued by the mystery surrounding Anne of Cleves, Henry commissioned the painter Holbein to do Anne's portrait and send it back to England. Unfortunately, Henry had not take into account that Holbein's senses would be emotionally affected by the stately Anne -- and that the painting would not necessarily look like the real Anne of Cleves...