A Court Intrigue is a novel written by Basil Thompson and published in 1896. The story revolves around the court of King Henry VIII and the political and romantic intrigues that take place within it. The protagonist of the novel is a young man named Francis, who becomes embroiled in the court's power struggles and romantic entanglements. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with a woman named Mary, who is also caught up in the court's machinations. As Francis and Mary navigate their way through the dangerous world of the court, they must contend with jealous rivals, scheming politicians, and the capricious whims of the king himself. A Court Intrigue is a thrilling and suspenseful tale of love, betrayal, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of one of the most fascinating periods in English history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.