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Roger Ascham was tutor to King Henry VIII’s twelve year old daughter, Bess. On the day he presented himself and Bess to the King’s court, he knew he was in trouble. He knew the King had an issue with him, with something he had done, but when King Henry sought him out after the audience with his people, on his own, Roger had no idea what was in store for him.
King Henry VIII had a favourite prostitute, Isabella, and it seemed she had gone missing. No-one knew where she was, where she went – she ju ...more
King Henry VIII had a favourite prostitute, Isabella, and it seemed she had gone missing. No-one knew where she was, where she went – she ju ...more
This is just a short story - and most of the book is taken up with an extract from The Tournament. I like the time period (around the time of King Henry VIII and Elizabeth I) and it’s a good teaser because I'm sure I'll read The Tournament down the track!
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Jan 28, 2014
Annie
marked it as to-read
Jul 29, 2017
Kate Forsyth
marked it as to-read
