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News, Saturday, 25th March 2023:
"In the Shadow of the King" signed with Club Lighthouse Publishing
In the Shadow of the
King by Deborah O'Toole was recently signed with
Club Lighthouse Publishing. The novel will be released in both
electronic and print editions by Summer 2023.
In the
Shadow of the King is a semi-fictional account of the dramatic
life of Sir Francis Bryan, confidant to King Henry VIII.
Sir Francis Bryan was a man of
letters who distinguished himself as a cipher, diplomat, poet,
sailor and soldier. He was also knight bannerette, chevalier, chief
gentleman of the privy chamber, Lord Chief Justice of Ireland and a
gifted sportsman. He lost an eye during a jousting tournament and
forever after wore a rakish eye patch, which merely added to his
allure.
During his time in Henry VIII's court
and one of the few who escaped the King's wrath, Bryan was dubbed
the "one-eyed Vicar of Hell" by the King's chief minister, Thomas
Cromwell, because of his apparent lack of scruples and legendary
sexual exploits. Bryan had a well-earned reputation as a
self-indulgent libertine, and was said to have been a willing
accomplice in the King's tangled love affairs.
Bryan's irresistible charm masked an
inveterate intriguer full of barely-contained energy. He could be
duplicitous, manipulative and promiscuous as well as highly
articulate, ferociously witty and generous when the mood struck him.
In videlicet, he was the perfect courtier. Many observers were
astounded by the familiarity he used towards Henry VIII, especially
in speaking his mind. However, Bryan was no creature of principle.
By bending his opinions to fit the King's policy, he managed to
remain in favor throughout Henry VIII's reign.
In the
Shadow of the King brings to life the story of Sir Francis
Bryan, as told by one of his descendants in the twenty-first
century.
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