When Knighthood Was in Flower or, the Love Story of Charles Brandon and Mary Tudor the King's Sister, and Happening in the Reign of His August Majesty King Henry the Eighth

Set against the glitter of Henry VIII’s court, the story follows a daring young knight whose reputation shines as brightly as his sword. The narrative unfolds in modern English, preserving the wit and romance of the original memoir while making the Tudor world feel immediate and vivid for today’s ears.

At its heart is the spirited Mary Tudor, the king’s sister, whose fiery independence clashes with the expectations of royalty. When she meets Charles Brandon, a charismatic courtier and soldier, their attraction sparks both tender moments and dangerous courtly intrigue, drawing them into a delicate dance of love and duty.

The opening act delivers a lush portrait of Tudor politics, lavish banquets, and the simmering tension between personal desire and royal obligation. Listeners will be swept into a tale where loyalty, honor, and passion intertwine, setting the stage for a timeless love story that unfolds amid the splendor—and peril—of a kingdom in bloom.