The Favor Of Kings (1912)

The Favor Of Kings is a historical novel written by Mary Hastings Bradley and published in 1912. The story is set in the 16th century during the reign of King Henry VIII of England. The novel follows the life of Anne Boleyn, the second wife of the King, and her rise to power in the royal court.The book begins with Anne's arrival at the court as a young girl, where she quickly catches the eye of the King. The story then follows her as she becomes a lady-in-waiting to Queen Catherine of Aragon, and eventually captures the heart of the King, leading to his divorce from Catherine and his marriage to Anne.As Anne rises to power, she faces many challenges and enemies, including the powerful Cardinal Wolsey and the King's own daughter, Princess Mary. Anne's ambition and political savvy are tested as she tries to maintain her position as Queen and secure the future of her daughter, Elizabeth.The novel also explores the religious and political upheaval of the time, as King Henry VIII breaks away from the Catholic Church and establishes the Church of England.Overall, The Favor Of Kings is a gripping historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of England's most notorious Queens.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.