Henry VIII ( download full text ) Plot Summary:

King Henry's advisor Cardinal Wolsey arrests the Duke of Buckingham, falsely accused of treason. In spite of Queen Katherine's call for mercy, Buckingham is executed. King Henry seeks advice from Wolsey on how to replace Queen Katherine with her lady in waiting Anne. Many grow to hate Wolsey, due to Buckingham's death and the prospect of Henry's divorce. King Henry turns against Wolsey, divorces Katherine and marries Anne. Henry and Anne have a daughter Elizabeth, for whom a noble reign is foretold.
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