A history lesson

My latest read was Vanora Bennett's "Portrait of an Unknown Woman." The setting was the early 1500's in London. The family was Sir Thomas More's many children and adopted children. Sir Thomas was at one point the Chancellor to Henry VIII. His mission in life was to rid the country of heretics until King Henry rid himself of his first wife and denounced Catholism to marry Anne Boleyn. The story centered mainly on More's adopted daughter, Meg Giggs and her marriage to John Clement. Liberties were taken with John's character. There was always a rumor that King Richard III's children survived the Tudor's and lived on. John Clement was the youngest of those children. Sir Thomas was John's friend and benefactor. The story except for a time or two of what I felt was rambling on the author's part was very interesting and thought provoking. It ended just prior to the arrest and beheading of Sir Thomas by King Henry VIII. I always enjoy this time period and the history lessons. I take the time to research the characters to see what is real and what isn't.

Off to dinner tonight with my daughter's family. It will be nice to get out and about!