Book overview

When Knighthood Was In Flower is a historical fiction novel written by Edwin Caskoden. The story is set in the 16th century in England and revolves around the life of Mary Tudor, the younger sister of King Henry VIII. Mary falls in love with Charles Brandon, the Duke of Suffolk, who is a close friend of the king. However, their love is forbidden as Mary is a royal princess and Charles is a commoner. The novel explores the challenges and obstacles they face in their quest to be together, including political intrigue, family drama, and societal expectations. Along the way, the reader is introduced to the lavish court of King Henry VIII, the tensions between England and France, and the customs and traditions of the time. The novel is a romantic tale of love, honor, and sacrifice, set against the backdrop of one of the most fascinating periods in English history.1898. This is the love story of Charles Brandon and Mary Tudor, the King's sister, and happening in the reign of his August Majesty, King Henry VIII. Wonderfully illustrated. 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.

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