Publisher's Synopsis
""When Knighthood Was In Flower: The Love Story Of Charles Brandon And Mary Tudor"" is a historical romance novel written by Charles Major. The story is set in 16th century England and revolves around the love affair between Charles Brandon, the Duke of Suffolk, and Mary Tudor, the younger sister of King Henry VIII. The novel begins with Brandon's arrival at the English court as a young man, where he quickly becomes a close friend and confidante of King Henry. When Mary Tudor returns to court after a failed marriage to the King of France, Brandon is immediately smitten with her. Despite the obstacles of their difference in rank and the King's disapproval, the two embark on a passionate and forbidden love affair.As their relationship deepens, Brandon must navigate the treacherous political landscape of the Tudor court, where alliances and loyalties are constantly shifting. Meanwhile, Mary struggles with her own conflicting emotions and the pressure to marry for the good of the kingdom. The novel is a sweeping tale of love, betrayal, and political intrigue, set against the backdrop of one of the most fascinating periods in English history. Through the eyes of Charles Brandon and Mary Tudor, readers are given a glimpse into the complex web of relationships and power struggles that defined the Tudor court.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.
