The Tudor Chronicles

The Tudor Chronicles #1-3

by Bonny G. Smith, Kimberly J. Sluis (Illustrator), Richard A. McClure (Editor)

The Tudor Chronicles consists of three full-length The Nymph from Heaven, the story of Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, Katharine of Aragon, and Henry's younger sister, Mary Tudor Brandon; The Baker's Daughter continues the saga with the story of Queen Mary Tudor, Henry and Katharine's daughter, in two volumes; and In High Places, where the saga continues with the story of Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots. The books may be downloaded on Amazon as a virtual box set of eBooks, or purchased individually in both eBook or paperback. The Tudor Chronicles brings forth the fascinating saga of a royal dynasty that changed the world so profoundly we are still enthralled with its events, times and people almost five hundred years later. The saga begins in 1502 and tells the story of possibly the most famous love triangle in history, the results of which still ring down the centuries to us today. In The Nymph from Heaven, the tragic tale of Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn and Katharine of Aragon is juxtaposed with the captivating story of Henry VIII's younger sister, Mary Tudor. Mary was born a beautiful princess in Tudor England and, by virtue of her high position, was expected to marry where she is told; most likely outside the realm of England. But Mary falls in love with a poor English knight and is determined to marry him. The Baker's Daughter is the story of Queen Mary Tudor, Henry VIII and Katharine of Aragon's unfortunate daughter. How did a sweet, beautiful princess, the apple of her father's eye and beloved of the English people, become the fearsome tyrant known throughout the ages as Bloody Mary? Mary's tragic tale is told with a rare objectivity and sensitivity to the times in which she lived and ruled. The Tudor Chronicles continues with In High Places, the story of the epic power struggle between Mary, Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I of England; two queens, two cousins, two rivals, whose story has fascinated generations for five centuries. But two women could hardly have been more different. Mary Stuart became queen of Scotland when she was barely six days old. Beloved by all who knew her, pampered and spoiled at the French royal court, Mary was sheltered by her powerful French relations. Elizabeth was at first regaled as a royal princess at the glittering Tudor court, only to be disowned by her Father, Henry VIII, when her mother, Anne Boleyn, fell from favor. Orphaned at age three by the judicial murder of her ill-fated mother when she failed to produce a male heir, Elizabeth was cast adrift in the dangerous world of 16th century Tudor politics; the young princess must learn to fend for herself using only her wits. As their lives unfold, a fateful juxtaposition becomes Mary's star flashes brilliantly and then dies, while Elizabeth survives to become the most powerful sovereign that England has ever known. The reasons why these reversals of the fortunes of both women occurred has been pondered for centuries, but the reason may be quite simple; Mary ruled with her turbulent heart, while Elizabeth ruled with her head. The story of Elizabeth and Mary is not only great history; it is a cautionary tale for the use...and abuse...of great power.

3100 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 28, 2019

Reviews

[lisa cydylo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read

The portrayal of the well known characters in these books was refreshing. The thoughts and feelings of the individuals brought a new look of what could have been. I recommend these to anyone interested in Tudor history. I've enjoyed " living" in another time and place.