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In the gripping fifth installment of the series, we delve into the tumultuous world of King Henry VIII as he discards Catherine of Aragon in favor of the enchanting Anne Boleyn. Amidst this royal intrigue, we encounter a web of relationships, including the passionate but forbidden romance between the Earl of Surrey and Lady Elizabeth Fitzgerald‚an affair that Henry himself disapproves. Competing for Boleyns affections is the determined Thomas Wyatt, while the cunning Cardinal Wolsey employs the mysterious Mabel Lyndwood to divert the king‚s attention. As the drama unfolds at court, a ...

In Book 4, titled Cardinal Wolsey, the saga deepens as we explore the tumultuous events surrounding Henry VIIIs controversial decision to replace Catherine of Aragon with the enchanting Anne Boleyn. As Henry pursues Anne, we encounter a tapestry of other romances, including the forbidden love between the Earl of Surrey and Lady Elizabeth Fitzgerald, a pairing that Henry vehemently opposes. Complications arise as Thomas Wyat, enamored with Anne himself, and Cardinal Wolsey, who cunningly employs the mysterious maiden Mabel Lyndwood to divert Henry‚s affections, clash with the king‚s desires...

Book 6 - Jane Seymour delves into the tumultuous events that led to Henry VIIIs controversial decision to replace Catherine of Aragon with Anne Boleyn as his wife. As Henry ardently pursues Boleyn, the narrative also unfolds the stories of other couples, including the Earl of Surrey and Lady Elizabeth Fitzgerald, whose union faces Henrys disapproval. Tensions rise as figures like Thomas Wyat, who desires Boleyn for himself, and Cardinal Wolsey, who cunningly employs the enigmatic Mabel Lyndwood to distract Henry, challenge the Kings ambitions. Interwoven with the intrigues of the royal court ...

Book 1 - Anne Boleyn delves into the tumultuous events that led Henry VIII to cast aside Catherine of Aragon in favor of the captivating Anne Boleyn. As Henry pursues Boleyn, the narrative weaves through the lives of other couples, including the Earl of Surrey and Lady Elizabeth Fitzgerald, whose union Henry disapproves of. Meanwhile, figures like Thomas Wyat desire Boleyn for themselves, and Cardinal Wolsey employs the enigmatic Mabel Lyndwood to divert Henry‚s affections. Interspersed with courtly intrigue is the haunting tale of Herne the Hunter, a malevolent spirit of Windsor Forest, who...

In Book 2, titled Herne the Hunter, the rich tapestry of court intrigue unfolds during a pivotal moment in history‚Henry VIIIs tumultuous decision to replace Catherine of Aragon with the captivating Anne Boleyn. As Henry fervently pursues Boleyn, we are drawn into the lives of other couples, including the Earl of Surrey and Lady Elizabeth Fitzgerald, whose romance faces Henrys disapproval. Meanwhile, Thomas Wyatt, driven by his own desires for Boleyn, and Cardinal Wolsey, who employs the enigmatic Mabel Lyndwood to divert Henrys attention, add layers of conflict and tension. Interwoven with ...

An epic 13-part dramatisation of William Harrison Ainsworth’s historical romance, centring around the rise and fall of Lady Jane Grey. William Harrison Ainsworth was lauded by his contemporaries as a successor to Sir Walter Scott, and was named in 1847 as one of the three most popular writers in England (alongside Edward Bulwer-Lytton and Charles Dickens).

Dive into the thrilling, fictionalized adventures of the notorious English outlaw, Jack Sheppard. This Newgate novel, published in 1839, proved to be a literary sensation, even outselling Charles Dickens Oliver Twist. Journey through this gripping narrative with our narrator, Mark Leder.

Richard Turpin apodado Dick fue un bandolero inglés del siglo XVIII. Turpin aprendió el oficio de carnicero y en 1728 se casó con Elizabeth Millington. Sin embargo, pronto se inició en actividades ilícitas, robando ganados para su carnicería. Cuando fue descubierto logró fugarse y se convirtió en salteador de caminos. Durante un tiempo formó parte de una célebre banda que actuaba en el bosque de Epping, pero posteriormente empezó a asaltar carruajes con un solo compañero y su figura pronto adquirió perfiles legendarios.

A selection of ghost stories which make your blood run cold.

http://www.adfreebooks.com - 1000+ audiobooks, all ad free!December is a time of winding down and of nature resetting itself. In this volume of so-titled December Tales, we listen to stories of human drama winding down but also preparing for rebirth or resurrection as the phoenix from the flames. We have tales of doomed romances but also tales of new love found. We have tales of murder and vengeance but also of redemption and rescue. Ainsworth also reflects on the state of art itself with essays such as The Theatre and Recollections. December Tales is a compelling bounty of stories ready to ...

December is a time of winding down and of nature resetting itself. In this volume of so-titled December Tales, we listen to stories of human drama winding down but also preparing for rebirth or resurrection as the phoenix from the flames. We have tales of doomed romances but also tales of new love found. We have tales of murder and vengeance but also of redemption and rescue. Ainsworth also reflects on the state of art itself with essays such as The Theatre and Recollections. December Tales is a compelling bounty of stories ready to drape you like a blanket on a wintry day. (Summary by Ben ...