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Readers amused by Henry VIII gag in Richard Osman's latest novel
Original: Richard Osman's "The Bullet That Missed" has a running gag about Henry VIII's wife Catherine Howard, and the back cover
Richard Osman's novel "The Bullet That Missed" features a running joke about Catherine Howard, one of Henry VIII's wives, and the paperback's back cover carries a recommendation from author Ann Cleeves. A reader shared the coincidence, prompting lighthearted discussion among book lovers about the blend of Tudor history trivia and the Thursday Murder Club series' humour.
Why now: Fans of Osman's crime novels are enjoying sharing the book's humour and a curious coincidence on its cover.
Richard OsmanThe Bullet That MissedCatherine HowardHenry VIIIAnn Cleeves
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- Richard Osman's "The Bullet That Missed" has a running gag about Henry VIII's wife Catherine Howard, and the back cover of my paperback has a recommendation from Anne Cleeves. 🤔 # AmReading # Bookstodon · FourT4@mastodonapp.uk · 9
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