The Revenant
The year is 1543. Henry VIII and his Royal Court have fled London for the fresh and healthsome air of the countryside. "The Great Pestilence" has returned to England and many in London have died. Hans Holbein, the great artist, would perish from the plague. Henry, always fearful of illness, has stated that no one who has been in London may come within 7 miles of his country estate.
While the times have been turbulent, the King has now gotten over his grief from the betrayal of the young Katherine Howard, his fifth queen, and is looking to wed.
Gossip is rife in the Court surrounding possible brides. There are some - including the lady herself - who feel that the King may take back his divorced 4th wife, Anna of Cleves. He has summoned Anna to meet with him in Revel Grove for a private conference. Anna is thrilled - is it possible that she will once again be Queen of England?
In July, Parliament has passed the 'Succession to the Crown Act 1543', which returns Henry's two daughters Mary and Elizabeth to the line of succession behind Prince Edward, any potential children of his, and any potential children by a future wife. After a season of sadness and pain, the daughters of Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn are at last welcomed back to Court.
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