The King's Henchman

The King's Henchman: A Chronicle Of The Sixteenth Century is a historical novel written by William Henry Johnson and first published in 1898. The book is set in the sixteenth century and tells the story of a young man named Richard, who rises from humble origins to become one of the most trusted henchmen of King Henry VIII.The novel begins with Richard as a young boy, living in poverty with his mother in the English countryside. Despite his difficult circumstances, Richard is intelligent and ambitious, and he dreams of one day serving the king. His chance comes when he is chosen to be a page in the household of one of the king's advisors.Through hard work and determination, Richard rises through the ranks of the royal court, eventually becoming one of the king's most trusted advisors. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including political intrigue, betrayal, and personal tragedy.The King's Henchman is a vivid and engaging portrait of life in sixteenth-century England, with detailed descriptions of the court, the countryside, and the people who lived there. It is also a compelling story of one man's journey from obscurity to greatness, and the sacrifices he must make along the way.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.