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Favor of Kings

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Favor of Kings by Mary Hastings Bradley is a gripping historical novel set in ancient Rome that tells the story of the emperor Hadrian and his relationship with the young Antinous. The book is beautifully written, with vivid descriptions that transport the reader back in time to the opulent and tumultuous world of the Roman Empire.

The author does a fantastic job of bringing the characters to life, particularly Hadrian and Antinous, whose complicated and tragic love story is at the heart of the novel. The political intrigue and power struggles of the era are also expertly woven into the narrative, adding depth and complexity to the plot.

Overall, Favor of Kings is a compelling and engaging read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and Roman history. Bradley's meticulous research and captivating storytelling make this book a must-read for anyone interested in this fascinating period of history.

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"Never have bright romance and black scandal been more attached to the name of lovely woman," writes a quaint and susceptible chronicler, " than to that of fair Anne Boleyn." Certainly no girl ever flashed so meteor-like above the satellites of an English court, and no woman ever went to her doom under more awful accusations. Since fiction could not be half so amazing as the facts of Anne Boleyn's story, I have kept this novel of her fortunes true to those facts, and have gone, for their knowledge, not only to the histories written of this period, but in many cases to the sources of those histories. My endeavor has been to reveal the actual characters and the actual situations, and to use as much of the real incident and dialogue as possible." )


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