Blood Royal: A Novel

"Blood Royal: A Novel" by Grant Allen is a historical fiction set in the charming English town of Chiddingwick, focusing on the Plantagenet family, especially young Richard, as he wrestles with his family's noble past and his own dreams. The story looks at ideas of class, wanting more, and love, all set against a family that is losing its importance. It starts by showing Chiddingwick's beauty and introducing characters like Mr. Edmund Plantagenet, who brags about his noble background while working as a dancing instructor, and his son Richard, who wants to go to Oxford to improve his family's standing. When Richard meets Miss Mary Tudor, the new governess, it hints at a possible love story. The beginning sets up the social scene and the characters' goals, suggesting a mix of drama and mystery as they deal with who they are and what society expects of them.