The King's Henchman is a historical novel set in the sixteenth century, written by William Henry Johnson and first published in 1898. The story follows the life of a young man named Geoffrey, who is taken into the service of King Henry VIII as his henchman. As he rises through the ranks of the royal court, Geoffrey becomes embroiled in the political and religious turmoil of the era, including the rise of the Protestant Reformation and the dissolution of the monasteries. Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Alice, who is also caught up in the tumultuous events of the time. The novel is rich in historical detail, and offers a vivid portrait of life in Tudor England, as well as a compelling story of love, loyalty, and political intrigue.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.