Synopses & Reviews
“As good as a historical novel can be—
fresh, imaginative, sensitively written.”
—The New York Post
The 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. When King Henry VIII takes his mistress as his new wife, seizes Church property, and declares himself the only supreme head of the Church of England, the lives and fortunes of these five people are shaken—setting the stage for the momentous events in Part 2 of The Man on a Donkey.
Synopsis
The Man on a Donkey is an enthralling, panoramic historical novel that brings to life on the most tumultuous times in British history - the reign of Henry VIII.
Synopsis
As good as a historical novel can be fresh, imaginative, sensitively written.
The New York PostThe 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. When King Henry VIII takes his mistress as his new wife, seizes Church property, and declares himself the only supreme head of the Church of England, the lives and fortunes of these five people are shaken setting the stage for the momentous events in Part 2 of The Man on a Donkey."
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 1 of The Man on a Donkey, readers are introduced to the world of the Tudors through the intertwined stories of a prioress, nobleman, gentlewoman, squire, and priest. When King Henry VIII takes his mistress, Anne Boleyn, as his new wife, seizes Church property, and declares himself the only supreme head of the Church of England, the lives and fortunes of these five people are utterly shaken.
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.