The Pilgrim’s Rebellion

A short story about Bessie Blount and Guy Kyme set during the 1536 uprising known as The Pilgrimage of Grace The king’s men have arrived to close monastic houses plunder their possessions and seize the buildings for the king. Henry VIII’ religious changes are ripping the heart out of England. Guy Kyme is an entrepreneur, a self-made adventurer and will not allow the political and religious upheaval to distract him from furthering the success of his business. He is undaunted and remains resolute in his ambition to use his new-made wealth to persuade Elizabeth (Bess) Blount to take his hand in marriage.