Conversations with a King
A fiction based around the life of Henry Fitzroy3 total reviews
Comment from Luvs2rite4u
Once again you have given the reader such a plot and characters' who were developed as believable. The sentence structure was wonderfully written. I enjoyed this read very much. Your style is excellent. I commend you on your work.
I would not change anything! Well written. My Thanks to you for a wonderful story.
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2013
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Once again you have given the reader such a plot and characters' who were developed as believable. The sentence structure was wonderfully written. I enjoyed this read very much. Your style is excellent. I commend you on your work.
I would not change anything! Well written. My Thanks to you for a wonderful story.
Comment Written 15-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2013
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... And thank you for such an exceptional review!
Comment from Flamingbush
The dialogue is very interesting, giving not only a glimpse into people's opinions and views, but also showing (to some extent) the general mileau. Sometimes, however, it was difficult to tell who was speaking, especially in that second part (Ten Years Later). WIth some work, I was able to get the general gist, however. It helps that I know to some extent the story of King Henry VIII and his numerous wives.
One typo you might want to check: "Sire, I beg you; the duke is a not to be commanded, lest you be the king." (no "a" needed)
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2013
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The dialogue is very interesting, giving not only a glimpse into people's opinions and views, but also showing (to some extent) the general mileau. Sometimes, however, it was difficult to tell who was speaking, especially in that second part (Ten Years Later). WIth some work, I was able to get the general gist, however. It helps that I know to some extent the story of King Henry VIII and his numerous wives.
One typo you might want to check: "Sire, I beg you; the duke is a not to be commanded, lest you be the king." (no "a" needed)
Comment Written 15-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2013
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Thanks for pointing out the typo. I've always felt a little sorry for Fitzroy in that history tends to overlook his role. Had he lived - would England have had a King Henry IX? (Actually, last time I asked that, the reply was "No, because in Tudor England, the Roman numeral was VIIII"
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You're welcome. I did find this story quite interesting. What a to answering your question with that take on Roman numerals! Alas, poor Fitzroy. Did he really agree not to have children? I don't know the history quite that well...
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Yes - Henry Fitzroy was being used as a pawn between the houses of Norfolk and Seymour, both of whom were determined to gain power - two Howard women became wives of Henry VIII, both were beheaded. The Seymours provided Jane and with Thomas Seymour marrying Catherine Parr shortly after Henry VIII's death, the Seymours gained power, Edward Seymour became Lord Protector over the nine year old King Edward VI. Turbulent times - Edward VI died at 15 - having nominated his cousin, Jane Grey as his successor. This was to prevent his half sister, the Catholic Mary succeeding him to the throne. Mary raised troops and seized the throne. Jane Grey was executed. Mary died childless and the crown passed to the protestent Elizabeth.
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Wow, what a war between power hungry people. Thanks for enlightening me. This is a very interesting take on history. The textbooks I read in college were so boring by comparison. Wish I could have read stuff like this...
Comment from c_lucas
Politics can be very confusing. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read. I enjoyed the story.
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2013
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Politics can be very confusing. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read. I enjoyed the story.
Comment Written 15-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2013
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Thanks for your generous five stars and this great review.
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You're welcome.
