The Untold Story of Henry VIII's Mistresses. Seventeen-year-old Henry VIII was 'a youngling, he cares for nothing but girls and hunting'. Over the years this didn't change much. Henry was considered a demi-god by his subjects, so each woman he chose was someone who had managed to stand out in a crowd of stunning ladies. Looking good was not enough (indeed, many of Henry's lovers are described as unattractive), she had to have something special to keep the King's interest. In this book Henry's mistresses are rescued from obscurity. A thrilling account of love, lust and betrayal, to coincide with the 500th anniversary of Henry's accession to the throne.