Katherine Howard's Hiring of a Friend and Party Reputation

This chapter discusses Katherine Howard's decision to hire her friend as her secretary and the tradition of rewarding loyalists to the house. It also addresses the misconception that her partying was a result of being vapid and emphasizes that she was fulfilling her role as a hostess. The chapter challenges the notion that she was dumb and highlights her upbringing and lack of responsibilities.

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