Cardinal Pole; Or, The Days of Philip and Mary

In "Cardinal Pole; Or, The Days of Philip and Mary," William Harrison Ainsworth deftly weaves a historical narrative set during one of the most tumultuous periods of English history'—the reign of Mary I. Ainsworth employs a vivid, descriptive literary style, rich in detailed characterizations and evocative settings, to delineate the conflicts between faith and politics in Tudor England. The novel ...