Publisher's Synopsis
The King's Achievement is a historical novel by Robert Hugh Benson, first published in 1918. The story is set in the 16th century, during the reign of King Henry VIII of England. The plot revolves around the life of a young man named Richard, who is the son of a nobleman and a devout Catholic. Richard is torn between his loyalty to his faith and his duty to his king, who is determined to break away from the Catholic Church and establish the Church of England.As Richard rises in rank and becomes a trusted advisor to the king, he struggles to reconcile his personal beliefs with his loyalty to the crown. He witnesses the dissolution of the monasteries, the execution of prominent Catholics, and the rise of Protestantism in England. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman named Margaret, who shares his Catholic faith.The novel explores themes of religious faith, political power, and personal morality. Benson portrays the conflict between Catholicism and Protestantism in a nuanced and sympathetic manner, and he paints a vivid picture of life in Tudor England. The King's Achievement is a thought-provoking and engaging historical novel that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and those interested in the religious and political history of England.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.
