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Synopsis
On the run with the wife of a West Country mason, Raymond, a wandering minstrel, joins the forces massing to challenge the reign of Richard of York. His bravery in fighting for Henry Tudor's cause begins a tradition in which he and his family bedome loyal and true servants to those who guide England through the sixteenth century. Raymond's son devotes his life to Katherine of Aragon, supporting her through good times and bad, and living to tell her tragic story. He marries only after her death, and his daughter attends Anthony Babington, from his auspicious childhood, through his own service to Mary Queen of Scots, up to - and beyond - his fateful plot to rise up against the oppression of Catholics in Elizabethan England.
Is The Outlandish Knight appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This historical fantasy follows three generations serving Tudor England through war, political intrigue, and religious persecution. Contains battle violence and adult historical themes including infidelity and execution.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, death of a loved one, and political violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens interested in English history will follow a minstrel family's loyal service through generations of Tudor drama and conflict.