A King's Divinity (1906)

By Mary Schell Hoke Bacon

Book Overview

A King's Divinity is a historical novel written by Mary Schell Hoke Bacon and published in 1906. The story is set in the 16th century in England during the reign of King Henry VIII. The protagonist is a young woman named Margaret, who is a lady-in-waiting to Queen Catherine of Aragon. Margaret is a devout Catholic and is deeply loyal to the queen, even as the king seeks to divorce her and marry Anne Boleyn.As the political and religious turmoil of the time intensifies, Margaret finds herself caught up in a dangerous game of intrigue and betrayal. She becomes embroiled in a plot to smuggle a Catholic priest into England to administer the sacraments to Queen Catherine, who has been denied access to her faith by the king's advisors. Along the way, Margaret must navigate the treacherous waters of court politics and deal with her own conflicted feelings about the king and his actions.A King's Divinity is a gripping tale of faith, loyalty, and political intrigue in a tumultuous time in English history. It offers a vivid portrayal of the people and events of the era, and is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or the Tudor period.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: 1166613372
• ISBN13: 9781166613372
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 370 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"