Survive the Sickness: A Royal's Secret to Protecting Your Life in the 16th Century

Mary Boleyn, sister of Anne Boleyn, lived a life marked by both scandal and love in the Tudor court. After her first husband's death, she was left to care for her daughter, Katherine, and struggled financially. Mary's past relationship with King Henry VIII also caused her to be ostracized by her family, particularly her father, Thomas Boleyn. She eventually married William Stafford, a young and humble soldier, in 1534, defying her family's disapproval. Despite the hardship and isolation that followed, Mary found happiness and a sense of freedom with William. Her story serves as a testament to the human spirit's capacity to find joy and fulfillment, even in the face of adversity.