The King's Men (1916)

By John Palmer

Book Overview

The King's Men is a historical fiction novel written by John Palmer and originally published in 1916. The story is set in England during the reign of King Henry VIII and follows the lives of several characters who are all connected to the court of the king. The main character is a young man named Richard Shelton, who is the nephew of Sir Daniel Brackley, a powerful and ruthless nobleman who is plotting against the king. Richard becomes embroiled in the plot when he discovers that his beloved Joanna Sedley is being held captive by Sir Daniel. With the help of a mysterious stranger named John Matcham, Richard sets out to rescue Joanna and foil Sir Daniel's plans. Along the way, he must navigate the dangerous politics of the court and confront his own loyalties and beliefs. The novel is a thrilling adventure story that also explores themes of honor, loyalty, and betrayal. It has been praised for its vivid historical detail and engaging characters.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: 1437314295
• ISBN13: 9781437314298
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"