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The King's Shadow | The Tudors

Reads 3,670
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Parts 10
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Reads 3,670
Votes 72
Parts 10
Time 38m

Mature

"I was never meant to be queen-but in defying a king, I became something greater: a legend."

- Charlotte Wright, The King's Shadow

Completed.

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In the glittering yet treacherous court of King Henry VIII, Charlotte Wright's life is forever changed when she catches the king's eye. Mixed-race, beautiful, and intelligent, Charlotte serves as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Anne Boleyn, hoping for a quiet life and dreaming of a future with her childhood love, William. But Henry's infatuation turns her world upside down, tearing away her freedom, her innocence, and the man she loves. Forced into an unwanted relationship with the king, Charlotte finds herself entangled in the brutal politics of power, while haunted by the memory of a life she once cherished.

When Charlotte becomes pregnant, Henry's hopes for a male heir ignite a plan to make her his queen at any cost, even as Queen Anne desperately tries to hold onto her crown. But Charlotte, hardened by her loss and Henry's relentless cruelty, makes a daring escape to protect her child, knowing it may cost her life.

As Henry's rage grows, he becomes obsessed with hunting down the woman who defied him. Yet Charlotte's strength and sacrifice leave a lasting mark-a legacy of courage and defiance that endures long after the king's shadow fades.

The King's Shadow is a powerful reimagining of Tudor history, exploring themes of resilience, love, and the cost of survival under the rule of a tyrant.

* Most Impressive Rankings (December 2024) *

#1 in tudorengland
#1 in powerandbetrayal
#2 in kinghenryviii
#2 in royalintrigue
#4 in historicaldramaAll Rights Reserved

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The Lost Life of Laraine

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