Elizabeth Engebretson
Richard Rich: The Man Who Kept His Head
- ISBN 13:
- 9781420888591
- author:
- Elizabeth Engebretson
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- AuthorHouse
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 364
- Dimensions:
- 152mm X 229mm
- Genre:
- Historical
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Richard Rich, a man of unwavering loyalty, rose from 16th century landed gentry to become the Lord Chancellor of England. His absolute dedication to the reigning monarchs he served - King Henry VIII, King Edward VI, Queen Mary I, and Queen Elizabeth I - was unmatched, while those who dared to oppose them, including notable figures such as Sir Thomas More and Archbishop Thomas Cranmer, met a tragic end.
Now, at the age of 71, Richard Rich is nearing the end of his life, and his eldest daughter, Joan, has spent her life caring for his extensive estates and managing the family's affairs. As she records her father's life stories, she discovers that his memories are not as straightforward as she had imagined, and that his experiences during his time in power are more complex than she had previously thought.
This biographical novel, based on extensive research into the life of Richard Rich, offers a unique and previously untold account of the man and his impact on the era. Through the eyes of Joan, who has worked closely with her father for 31 years, the story of Richard Rich's life is revealed in all its nuance and complexity.
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