Synopses & Reviews
“The almost perfect historical novel.”
—The New York TimesThe Man on a Donkey is an enthralling, panoramic historical novel that brings to life one of the most tumultuous times in British history—the reign of King Henry VIII.
In Part 1, readers are introduced to the world of the Tudors through the lives of five individuals. In Part 2—as King Henry VIII continues his arrogant rule, Thomas Cromwell closes the monasteries, and rebellion breaks out in the North of England—readers discover the destiny of these five people and, through their stories, learn that God’s love is felt only by those whose hearts are open to mystery and grace.
Synopsis
The Man on a Donkey is an enthralling, panoramic historical novel that brings life to one of the most tumultuous times in British history - the reign of Henry VIII.
Synopsis
The almost perfect historical novel.
The New York TimesThe Man on a Donkey is an enthralling, panoramic historical novel that brings to life one of the most tumultuous times in British history the reign of King Henry VIII.
In Part 1, readers are introduced to the world of the Tudors through the lives of five individuals. In Part 2 as King Henry VIII continues his arrogant rule, Thomas Cromwell closes the monasteries, and rebellion breaks out in the North of England readers discover the destiny of these five people and, through their stories, learn that God s love is felt only by those whose hearts are open to mystery and grace."
Synopsis
The Man on a Donkey by H. F. M. Prescott is the newest addition to the Loyola Classics series. This enthralling two-part historical novel brings to life one of the most tumultuous times in British history—the reign of King Henry VIII.In Part 2 of The Man on a Donkey—as King Henry VIII continues his arrogant rule, Thomas Cromwell closes the monasteries, and rebellion breaks out in the North of England—we discover the destinies of the five key people introduced in Part 1 of this literary masterpiece.
Synopsis
It’s 1536. England is in turmoil. The arrogant King Henry VIII has seized Church property and is dividing it among royal favorites. In the North, Catholic nobles launch a rebellion, and violence sweeps over the land; Henry is very nearly toppled from his throne. For weeks, the leader of the rebellion holds the fate of the nation in his hands.
The Man on a Donkey is an enthralling, panoramic historical novel that brings to life one of the most tumultuous times in British history. H. F. M. Prescott’s gripping masterpiece of storytelling portrays a desperate struggle grounded in ambition, pride, and conflicting spiritual visions.
Note: This novel will be released in two parts.
About the Author
H. F. M. Prescott (1896–1972) studied history at Oxford and embarked on a successful writing career in the mid-1920s. She is best known for her historical novels, including Son of Dust and The Man on a Donkey, and for Spanish Tudor: The Life of Bloody Mary, her biography of Mary Tudor.