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Mary Howard lives in the shadow of her powerful family in Tudor England. Seeking a different path, she marries Fitz, Henry VIII’s illegitimate son. Their romantic, carefree existence unravels when Queen Anne Boleyn falls from grace, embroiling them in scandalous rumors that jeopardize their lives and reputations. Set against the backdrop of Tudor courts and the intrigue of an ever‑shifting monarchy, the story follows Mary and Fitz as they navigate loyalty, love, and survival in a perilous era.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Katherine Longshore
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