By Jean Plaidy
Mythical ancient novelist Jean Plaidy brings to existence the tale of Princess Mary Tudor, a celebrated good looks and born insurgent who could defy the main strong king in Europe—her older brother.
Princess Mary Rose is the youngest sister of Henry VIII, and one of many few humans whom he adores unconditionally. recognized all through Europe for her attraction and beauty, Mary is the golden baby of the Tudor relatives and is granted her each wish.
Except by way of marriage. Henry VIII, locked in a political showdown with France, makes a decision to provide up his pampered child sister to safe peace among the 2 amazing kingdoms. blameless, teenage Mary needs to turn into the spouse of the aged King Louis, a toothless, sick guy in his sixties. Horrified and livid, Mary has no selection yet to sail for France. There she hones her political talents, bides her time, and continues to be secretly in love with Charles Brandon, the Duke of Suffolk. while King Louis dies, after in basic terms years of marriage, Mary is decided to not be offered into one other unsatisfied union. She needs to act speedy; if she desires to be with the guy she really loves, she needs to defy the legislation of church and nation by means of marrying with no her brother’s permission. jointly, Mary and Charles devise a scheme to outwit the main ruthless king in Europe and achieve their hearts’ hope, no longer realizing if it is going to result in marital bliss or definite loss of life.
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