Jane Shore by Bernard Capes (1897)

Name: Jane Shore
Author: Bernard Capes

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By Bernard Capes · First published 1897 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Drama, Biography/Autobiography · 2,785 words

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It was a bitter Sunday in January, 1484. A little dry snow fell from time to time, and, so surely as its chill dust whitened the stones about St. Paul's Church, a wind, like an officious tipstaff, would come and drive it away right and left, sweeping the pavement for bare footsteps that were to follow.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Bernard Capes
Date: 1897 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Drama, Biography/Autobiography, Romance
Length: 2,785 words
Structure: 1 section, 49 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — The book is part of the 'Historical Vignettes' series and focuses on the historical figure, Jane Shore. It situates fictionalized events and characters within a historical context.
Drama — Jane Shore's life, as interpreted in this novel, includes dramatic arcs typically associated with tragedy, including her rise and fall in royal favor.
Biography/Autobiography — While not a standard biography, it still tells the life story of a real historical figure, Jane Shore, albeit in a fictionalized manner.
Romance — Jane Shore's role as mistress to multiple high-ranking men, including King Edward IV, includes elements of romantic and sexual intrigue, common in the romance genre.