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Prince of York: A Story of Reginald Pole (Plantagenet Embers) Kindle Edition

by Samantha Wilcoxson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 out of 5 stars 264 ratings
He could have been King of England. He could have been Pope. He chose neither.

After his elderly mother is executed for treason, Reginald Pole must outsmart the assassins of Henry VIII. Through the political and spiritual upheaval of the Reformation, Reginald strives for peace and compromise. Is it possible?

With royal blood running through his veins, Reginald Pole could have been a Tudor king. His position as a respected Cardinal of the Catholic Church could have earned him the position of Supreme Pontiff. Instead, he chose to be a faithful friend to artists and churchmen alike, a man of God who could not be corrupted but was open to hearing opposing views, and a man who stood up to Henry VIII when others capitulated to the king's demands. However, he may have underestimated the Tudor tyrant's capacity for vengeance.

The Plantagenet Embers Series:
Plantagenet Princess, Tudor Queen: The Story of Elizabeth of York
Faithful Traitor: The Story of Margaret Pole
Queen of Martyrs: The Story of Mary I
The Last Lancastrian: A Story of Margaret Beaufort (novella)
Once a Queen: A Story of Elizabeth Woodville (novella)
Prince of York: A Story of Reginald Pole (novella)

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  3. Publication date
    July 17, 2018
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plantagenet, Tudor, historical fiction, Wars of the Roses, York, Lancaster, royalty, British history

The Plantagenet Embers Series

From the Wars of the Roses to the Reformation . . . an emotive journey into the early Tudor era.

Told through the intimate experiences of historical figures Elizabeth of York, Margaret Pole, and Queen Mary I, the Plantagenet Embers trilogy transports the reader to 15th and 16th century England. This series of emotive tales includes three novels available in Kindle, paperback, hardcover or audiobook formats.

Companion Reads! Three novellas featuring Margaret Beaufort, Elizabeth Woodville, and Reginald Pole are also available in Kindle, paperback, or hardcover formats.

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"Reginald deserved to have his story told, and Samantha Wilcoxson has done a fantastic job with it! Her books never disappoint!" ~ A Tale of Two Pages

"Wilcoxson did a fantastic job building the secondary characters so that the reader is left wanting more and more." ~ Tudors Dynasty

"A focus on Reginald Pole is, ironically, a break with tradition in the very spirit of the Reformation." ~ Knight of Angels

"The author quite believably fleshes out a man of conscience and faith against a background of political and religious turmoil. As usual in a Samantha Wilcoxson novel, you suffer and feel with the character and every blow, every loss, every conflict is deeply experienced." ~ Blair Hodgkinson, Goodreads

"In the turbulent world of Renaissance, political intrigue and religious Reformation, Wilcoxson brings Pole to life, networks him with both prominent and humble people, places him in vividly drawn settings, and animates the conflicts and issues that confronted him in a highly realistic and compelling way." ~ Book Squirrel

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07FNGRH1F
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 17, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.1 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 81 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 out of 5 stars 264 ratings

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Samantha Wilcoxson

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Samantha Wilcoxson is an author of emotive biographical fiction and nonfiction featuring history's unsung heroes. She loves sharing trips to historic places with her family and spending time by the lake with a glass of wine. Her most recent work is a biography of James Alexander Hamilton published by Pen & Sword History. Samantha is currently writing a Wars of the Roses trilogy for Sapere Books.

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  • MaryBeth K
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Welcome Retelling
    Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024
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    We have seen snippets of Reginald Pole in the books about his mother Margaret and Queen Mary. This book gives a personal look at him as scholar, orator, and defender of the faith in search of reconciliation with the Protestant factions. The underlying thread is his loyalty to the church and staunch belief in doing right as he sees the will of God. What may have been if his life took a different turn at the Conclave!
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  • Bonnie Seaton
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting story about a Tudor Dynasty character usually viewed from afar
    Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2019
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    In most Tudor stories, Reginald Pole is the character who was out of England and whose story was mostly told in letters to his family or from what others told about him. In this book, you finally get to see Reginald's story from his point of view. The focus on his life inside the Church and his participation in the efforts to reintegrate the Church were both interesting and something that I had never known before.
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  • Christine
    3.0 out of 5 stars Rarely told story
    Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2022
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    I agree with the author that Reginald is an unsung hero and glad she wrote about him. I didn't enjoy this book as much as her others as I found it a bit dry. I did, however, learn some new things about him and that's always good.
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  • Aj Jofus
    2.0 out of 5 stars Seemed to be a very religious person
    Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2018
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    Not much personal history
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  • Book Squirrel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling historical fiction.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2020
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    ‘Prince of York’ offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of Reginald Pole, Catholic cardinal who also happened to be the nephew of English kings Edward IV and Richard III. As such, Pole found himself at odds with Henry VIII over more than his Church of England’s split from the Roman Church.

    In the turbulent world of Renaissance, political intrigue and religious Reformation, Wilcoxson brings Pole to life, networks him with both prominent and humble people, places him in vividly drawn settings, and animates the conflicts and issues that confronted him in a highly realistic and compelling way. The reader has the sensation of looking on as the events of the story unfold, developing considerable empathy for Pole in the dilemmas and challenges he faces.

    The story definitely presents history from a perspective that is not often explored through fiction. Unlike his more famous relatives, Pole’s responses to the world around him are characterized by his faith and humility. Wilcoxson’s Pole reminds the reader, as the man himself would have done, that there is always a bigger picture to consider and that the greatest success is not always found in personal gain.

    The book is very well written and most enjoyable to read. Even though it is historical fiction, it feels authentic. Surely, for a work of fiction, there can be no higher praise than that.
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  • Phyllis Hartman
    4.0 out of 5 stars What is so important about this novel is the main character.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2019
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    I liked most is the story Reginald Pole... the average person would not know about this man and the part he meant in history.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Prince of York
    Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2018
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    Reginald Pole, a Plantagent Prince, destined to become a cardinal and enrage King Henry VIII. It was refreshing seeing Reginald as a man trying his best to be humble, pious, and studious.

    What a match he would have made for Queen Mary.

    After enduring his mother's martyrdom and several attempts on his on life, Reginald finally returns to England as soon as Mary becomes Queen. Hoping to help his cousin reconcile with the Catholic Pope, Reginald believes this is what God has been planning for him.

    A must read!
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  • V. M. Thomas
    4.0 out of 5 stars Cardinal Reginald Pole
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2018
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    good historical summary of Cardinal Reginald Pole, last Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury; his family, and those who would have used him and his family connections.
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  • presterjohn1
    5.0 out of 5 stars like Michelangelo, I was familiar with while others
    Reviewed in Canada on July 20, 2018
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    In this novella, Samantha Wilcoxson expands on the story of Reginald de la Pole, a supporting figure in her previous novels.

    The author quite believably fleshes out a man of conscience and faith against a background of political and religious turmoil. As usual in a Samantha Wilcoxson novel, you suffer and feel with the character and every blow, every loss, every conflict is deeply experienced. Characters, however separated from the present by the vastness of history, are this author's strength. And what characters of history we meet here; some, like Michelangelo, I was familiar with while others, like Vittoria, were new and interesting to me.

    Religious conflict has been touched on before in the author's past novels, but this novella gives readers an "on the ground" look at the dispute between Catholics and Protestants at the Council of Trent. Here we hear characters giving voice to reason, those who don't want to reason but merely argue and at least one character who takes his religious zeal to such an extreme that he would prefer to argue with fire rather than words. This polarized age of political and religious debate holds a mirror up to the political and religious dogma wars of our own times and that adds to the relevance and immediacy of the story.

    Knowing that the author researches her stories deeply, I felt like I learned a lot about this historical figure and his connection to both the Vatican and the English throne, and how close he came to occupying either the position of pope or king of England.

    This is a good, short read, well worth the time and the space in your physical or electronic bookshelf.
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  • Amazon Customer Jeanne o,shea
    5.0 out of 5 stars If you're a history bod this book is for you.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 10, 2019
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    Well written. Hard to put down,one of the little Known Poles who was I think the most interesting
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  • Edith Scobie
    5.0 out of 5 stars When I want to read it again how do I find it? now that you no longer give me a Library List
    Reviewed in Australia on August 17, 2020
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    Loved It History / Historical Novels are my thing " when I can find them in my Library
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  • Maxwell
    4.0 out of 5 stars short read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 26, 2025
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    Left out a lot as only a short book. Appears well researched though and ok for a short dip into cardinal poles life.
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  • Amazon Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Tudor period
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 2, 2019
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    I found this book interesting but a little heavy going
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