The Star Of The Court

The Star of the Court: Or The Maid of Honor and Queen of England, Anne Boleyn (1844) is a historical novel written by Selina Bunbury. The story revolves around the life of Anne Boleyn, who became the second wife of King Henry VIII of England. The novel begins with Anne's arrival at the court of Henry VIII as a maid of honor to Queen Catherine of Aragon. It follows her rise to power as she captures the heart of the king and becomes his mistress, leading to the eventual downfall of Catherine and the annulment of their marriage. The book also explores Anne's relationships with other key figures of the Tudor court, including Cardinal Wolsey, Thomas Cromwell, and her own family members. The novel offers a vivid portrayal of the political and social landscape of 16th century England, as well as the personal struggles and triumphs of one of its most enigmatic and controversial figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.