The Murder of Edward VI
by David Snow
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Pub Date Oct 12 2020 | Archive Date Oct 16 2020
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Description
We all know the story of Henry VIII, the man who created a religious schism for the sake of divorce. A man so desperate for a son he had six wives. Henry VIII had only one son in his life, Edward VI, and this is his story...
Two months into his ninth year, Edward ascended to the throne of England. He was the last male of the House of Tudor and died, under somewhat dubious circumstances, at the young age of fifteen. Was it poison that killed Edward, or was it tuberculosis? Was Edward’s half-sister, Bloody Mary, the murderer?
In The Murder of Edward VI, readers follow castle intrigue through the eyes of Richard Barton, a fictional protagonist who takes part in the events of the period. What starts as a story of King Henry’s desperate efforts to obtain a healthy male heir ends in murders.
A Note From the Publisher
"In The Murder of Edward VI, readers follow castle intrigue through the eyes of Richard Barton, a fictional protagonist who takes part in the events of the period."
Conversations occurring between individuals in the book are fictional. But the positions taken, religious orientation, and ideas expressed by the participants of those conversations are based on information gleaned from government records, diaries, and journals of the period.
This novel is not meant to be an academic or historical account, merely an imagined rendition of the story using information about Edward VI's life as a basis.
Marketing Plan
David Snow is open to book signings (virtual or in-person, when safe) in Salt Lake City and is available to work with bloggers and schools for interviews and talks.
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About the Author
David Snow has been teaching history for fifty years. He received his B.A. and M.A. degrees from Brigham Young University and did his Doctoral studies at Michigan State University, where his focus was English-Spanish diplomacy during the reign of Henry VIII (1509-1547). His Master’s thesis, “The diplomatic courier during the reign of Henry VIII,” was published in 1968.
Mr. Snow has been married to the same woman for fifty-four years; has six children, twenty-four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. His hobbies include gardening, classical music, and chasing grandchildren.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781952919046 |
| PRICE | $5.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Carrie H, Reviewer
Known to history as Bloody Mary, this book asks the question; did Mary Tudor murder her half brother, King Edward VI? Queen Elizabeth 1 sends her chief advisor William Cecil to interview Sir Richard Barton, the third Earl of Sussex, who has been imprisoned in the Tower of London for almost 6 years, what he knows about the events that lead to his imprisonment.. In a series of interviews in Barton's filthy, rat infested cell, Cecil hears the tale of Barton's involvement in Henry VIII's Star Council and the failed attempt to gain a annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon from Pope Leo X. Barton weaves a tale of betrayal, revenge and church and court politics as Henry attempts to jettison Catherine, who has been unable to give Henry the legitimate son he desperately desires and marry Anne Boleyn. The simple solution is to get an annulment from the Catholic Church. This is complicated by the fact that the Pope is controlled by Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, who just happens to be Catherine's nephew, so no annulment. Okay, go to Plan B, leave the Catholic Church and the authority of the Pope and make Henry the head of his own church, The Church of England, where he can make any rules he likes. As we all know from history, this is what happened. But what this book explores is what happens later, after Henry executes Anne, marries Jane Seymour, who finally gives him the coveted son, but is a pawn when he comes to the throne when Henry dies. Only 9 years old when he becomes king, Edward has to rule through a Regency Council, but he died age 15. Mary Tudor came to the throne next and exacted her revenge on those involved with the effort to remove her mother and also instigated violent reprisals against Protestants. Richard Barton is arrested, taken to the Tower, chained to the walls and left to rot. He is shocked and thrilled to learn that Mary is dead, then tells Cecil how she plotted, and sometimes succeeded, in killing her targets, including Henry VIII, her brother Edward VI, Anne Boleyn, Lady Jane Grey and so many others. Cecil has to determine if this tale is a figment of a mind gone mad and destroyed from a brutal imprisonment, or could have really been true.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC
Christine C, Reviewer
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for an e-ARC of the book in exchange for my honest opinion. I really liked the book - yes it truly is a work of fiction and some of the facts are wrong - but I don't care - it entertained me. It's historical FICTION and so I don't get hung up with incorrect truths - to me it just makes the story more exciting - especially if its a story I already know so well - such as this.
I found myself feeling like I was with Cecil in the dungeon hanging on every word that Richard was saying, however, I had the luxury of a comfy chair, blanket and snacks! I loved the story telling and the story itself. I would definitely recommend to every Tudor fan. Just don't get hung up on details - just go with the flow of the story and I promise you will enjoy it!
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