The King's Achievement

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Set against the backdrop of the Reformation, this historical novel explores the impact of Henry VIII's dissolution of monasteries on the lives of the Torridon brothers. One brother remains devoted to his faith as a monk, while the other serves the Crown and pursues a romance with Beatrice Atherton, a protégé of Sir Thomas More. The narrative intertwines real historical figures like St. John Fisher and Thomas More with themes of love, faith, and the struggle against tyranny, highlighting the resilience of the Catholic Church in England during turbulent times.