A Royal Ward (1909)

By Percy James Brebner

Book Overview

A Royal Ward is a historical fiction novel written by Percy James Brebner and first published in 1909. The story is set in the 16th century during the reign of King Henry VIII of England. The protagonist, Lady Mary Tudor, is the King's younger sister and a ward of the court. Mary is a headstrong and independent young woman who refuses to be married off to a nobleman for political gain. She falls in love with a commoner named Robin, who is a skilled archer and works as a blacksmith. However, their love is forbidden, and they must face many obstacles to be together. The novel is a tale of love, betrayal, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of the Tudor court. It offers a vivid portrayal of life during the 16th century and the struggles faced by women of that era. The book is a classic historical romance that will appeal to fans of the genre and anyone interested in Tudor history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437465277
• ISBN13: 9781437465273
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"