Prescott, H. F. M.
The Man on a Donkey
- ISBN 13:
- 9781789545111
- author:
- Prescott, H. F. M.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Head of Zeus
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 756
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.61 kg
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, War & Military, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Man on a Donkey by H. F. M. Prescott is a sweeping historical novel that brings Tudor England to life in vivid detail. Set against the backdrop of Henry VIII's divorce from Catherine of Aragon, Robert Aske's rebellion against the Dissolution of the Monasteries, and the machinations of Cardinal Wolsey and Anne Boleyn, this immersive tale invites readers to inhabit the era as it unfolds. Through its masterful storytelling, The Man on a Donkey captures the poignant strangeness of Tudor history, revealing the human experience behind the grand events. A forgotten literary masterpiece, this novel is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in historical fiction and the complexities of life during this pivotal period in English history.