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) |
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Featured Reviews
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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