Can love overcome a vow to never marry?
On the same day as Henry VIII's second daughter is born, Elizabeth Beaufort makes her way into the world. Inspired by the way the Princess - and then Queen - lives her life, she vows to live as a maid - no love, no marriage, no children.
But as Queen Elizabeth takes the Tudor dynasty forward, can Bessie Beaufort's heart remain caged?
Edward Ferrers has always known he will marry and carry on his father's merchant business. In fact, such a marriage has been lined up for him for several years - until a chance meeting at the Tudor Court sends his heart racing for Bessie Beaufort.
In a time of courtly love, female purity and religious upset, can Edward persuade Bessie that their love is worth fighting for?
An Innocent Heart is Book Six in 'The Hearts of Tudor England' series, and can be read as a standalone novel.
Genre: Historical
On the same day as Henry VIII's second daughter is born, Elizabeth Beaufort makes her way into the world. Inspired by the way the Princess - and then Queen - lives her life, she vows to live as a maid - no love, no marriage, no children.
But as Queen Elizabeth takes the Tudor dynasty forward, can Bessie Beaufort's heart remain caged?
Edward Ferrers has always known he will marry and carry on his father's merchant business. In fact, such a marriage has been lined up for him for several years - until a chance meeting at the Tudor Court sends his heart racing for Bessie Beaufort.
In a time of courtly love, female purity and religious upset, can Edward persuade Bessie that their love is worth fighting for?
An Innocent Heart is Book Six in 'The Hearts of Tudor England' series, and can be read as a standalone novel.
Genre: Historical
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