Blighted Ambition, or the Rise and Fall of the Earl of Somerset, Vol. 2 of 3: A Romance (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Unknown Author

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 026049545X ISBN 13: 9780260495457

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Uneasy power and peril cloak a Tudor-era court, where faith, duty, and love collide.

In a richly drawn historical setting, this novel follows the tense decisions, fierce debates, and personal loyalties that shape a kingdom. Court factions clash over religion, marriage, and the limits of royal prerogative, as asks of conscience meet the demands of state. The story unfolds through sharp dialogue, vivid scenes, and a cast of figures who navigate ambition, scandal, and the cost of power.

Readers will glimpse the pressures of monarchs, clergy, and courtiers as they maneuver through crisis and consequence. The work blends political intrigue with intimate moments, revealing how public action reverberates through private lives.

• Dense period atmosphere with authentic speech and political maneuvering
• A cast of historical and fictional figures tangled in courtly plots
• Exploration of religious reform, marriage law, and the power of the crown
• Moments of tension that illuminate personal choice under pressure

Ideal for fans of historical fiction that brings a vivid, morally complex court to life.

Blighted Ambition; or, The Rise and Fall of Somerset

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 026049545X
• ISBN 13: 9780260495457
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 376