When Knighthood Was in Flower / or, the Love Story of Charles Brandon and Mary Tudor the King's Sister, and Happening in the Reign of His August Majesty King Henry the Eighth

Name: When Knighthood Was in Flower / or, the Love Story of Charles Brandon and Mary Tudor the King's Sister, and Happening in the Reign of His August Majesty King Henry the Eighth
Author: Charles Major

By Charles Major

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A young nobleman and the king's sister develop a passionate, often perilous romance at a lavish Tudor court. Their attraction grows through dances, tournaments, and daring rides, but court rivalries and royal expectations create mounting obstacles. Attempts to secure marriage provoke intrigue, arrest, and a dramatic flight that tests loyalties and honor; episodes include confinement, political maneuvering, and a hazardous journey abroad. The tale interweaves chivalric adventure, romantic devotion, and the tension between private desire and dynastic duty, all set amid richly evoked period detail.

About the Author

Charles Major

Charles Major was an American author known for his historical romances and adventure novels. His works often explore themes of love and valor set against richly detailed backdrops. Among his notable titles is "When Knighthood Was in Flower," which delves into the romantic entanglements of Charles Brandon and Mary Tudor during the reign of Henry VIII. Major's storytelling is characterized by its vivid characters and engaging plots, reflecting a deep appreciation for history and the human experience. He also wrote works like "A Forest Hearth" and "Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall," contributing significantly to early 20th-century American literature.