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Title: Henry VIII and His Court: A Historical Novel
Note: Translation of: König Heinrich VIII. und sein Hof
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Produced by Charles Franks, Ralph Zimmermann, The Online
Distributed Proofreading Team, and David Widger
Summary: "Henry VIII and His Court: A Historical Novel" by L. Mühlbach is a historical fiction novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The story is set during the tumultuous reign of King Henry VIII, focusing on his relationship with his sixth wife, Catharine Parr, as well as the dangerous political and religious intrigue surrounding his court. The narrative delves into themes of love, ambition, and the perilous position of women in a patriarchal society, particularly highlighting Catharine’s fears of becoming yet another victim of the king's unpredictable wrath. At the start of the novel, we witness the wedding of Catharine Parr to Henry VIII, where the bells announce a moment that appears to be festive but carries an undercurrent of dread. Despite the grandeur and celebration, Catharine is filled with anxiety, fully aware of the fates of the king's previous wives. The opening chapters introduce two key bishops, Gardiner and Cranmer, representing opposing religious factions, who each have their designs on the new queen. As the story unfolds, we see Catharine grapple with her precarious position, the King's notorious bloodlust, and the complex dynamics of court life, hinting that her reign may not last long amid the ongoing conflict between competing ideologies in England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Mühlbach, L. (Luise), 1814-1873
Translator: Pierce, Henry Niles, 1820-1899
EBook No.: 3476
Published: Oct 1, 2002
Downloads: 47
Language: English
Subject: Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547 -- Fiction
Subject: Catharine Parr, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, 1512-1548 -- Fiction
Subject: Courts and courtiers -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Henry VIII and His Court: A Historical Novel
Note: Translation of: König Heinrich VIII. und sein Hof
Credits:
Produced by Charles Franks, Ralph Zimmermann, The Online
Distributed Proofreading Team, and David Widger
Summary: "Henry VIII and His Court: A Historical Novel" by L. Mühlbach is a historical fiction novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The story is set during the tumultuous reign of King Henry VIII, focusing on his relationship with his sixth wife, Catharine Parr, as well as the dangerous political and religious intrigue surrounding his court. The narrative delves into themes of love, ambition, and the perilous position of women in a patriarchal society, particularly highlighting Catharine’s fears of becoming yet another victim of the king's unpredictable wrath. At the start of the novel, we witness the wedding of Catharine Parr to Henry VIII, where the bells announce a moment that appears to be festive but carries an undercurrent of dread. Despite the grandeur and celebration, Catharine is filled with anxiety, fully aware of the fates of the king's previous wives. The opening chapters introduce two key bishops, Gardiner and Cranmer, representing opposing religious factions, who each have their designs on the new queen. As the story unfolds, we see Catharine grapple with her precarious position, the King's notorious bloodlust, and the complex dynamics of court life, hinting that her reign may not last long amid the ongoing conflict between competing ideologies in England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Mühlbach, L. (Luise), 1814-1873
Translator: Pierce, Henry Niles, 1820-1899
EBook No.: 3476
Published: Oct 1, 2002
Downloads: 47
Language: English
Subject: Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547 -- Fiction
Subject: Catharine Parr, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, 1512-1548 -- Fiction
Subject: Courts and courtiers -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.