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In 1527 London, Honor Larke faces a choice—marry or serve. Rejecting the prospect of a dull life as an obedient wife, she leaves her ward’s home to become a lady‑in‑waiting for Queen Catherine of Aragon. At Henry VIII’s court, Honor discovers that life is far more complex than it appears, and she learns to observe and act with keen intelligence amid the king’s shifting affections and the growing tension with Rome. When the queen is publicly humiliated by Henry’s courtship of Anne Boleyn, Honor volunteers to deliver confidential letters to the queen’s allies, risking her safety. Her audacity is challenged when she meets Richard Thornleigh, a courtier who ignites her heart yet bears his own secrets. As England is swept into a broader European conflict, Honor must navigate pride, passion, greed, and the King’s conscience, all while safeguarding the queen she serves.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Barbara Kyle
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