Freston Tower, A Tale Of The Times Of Cardinal Wolsey
Restored Classics to Go EditionBy Richard Cobbold
Length13h 1m
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This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design. "Freston Tower: A Tale of the Times of Cardinal Wolsey" by Rev. R. Cobbold is a richly woven narrative that explores the life of young Thomas Wolsey alongside the historical and cultural backdrop of the Reformation. The story delves into themes of ambition, nobility, and the consequences of pride through the intertwined destinies of its characters, set against the scenic banks of the Orwell River and the noble estate of Freston Tower in Suffolk. The narrative introduces Thomas Wolsey as a precocious youth, whose thirst for knowledge and intellectual prowess is recognized by the educated elite of Ipswich. Mentored by Lord De Freston, Wolsey's potential is nurtured with promises of a future at Oxford, though his ambition begins to distance him from the simple joys and friendships of his youth. A budding rivalry with William Latimer, cousin of Lord De Freston's daughter Ellen, further complicates Wolsey's personal and scholarly pursuits. As the plot unfolds, Wolsey's character is influenced by encounters with influential figures such as Bishop Goldwell, who encourages his ambitions within the church. This relationship foreshadows Wolsey's future rise in ecclesiastical power, contrasting with his earlier reformist aspirations and complicating his relationships with peers committed to religious reform. The narrative captures the complexities of ambition and moral growth amid the religious upheaval of the Reformation. It highlights the tension between individual conscience and institutional authority, as characters like Bilney challenge the status quo, revealing the broader struggles against religious oppression. Cobbold's tale ultimately offers a profound reflection on the interplay of fate, justice, and the moral implications of power, set within the rich historical tapestry of Tudor England.
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GenreHistorical Fiction, Christian & Inspirational
Length13 hrs 1 min
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 14, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1FRESTON TOWER:
30CHAPTER XXVIII. THE MARRIAGE PROCESSION.
2PREFACE.
31CHAPTER XXIX. THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY.
3CHAPTER I. GENIUS.
32CHAPTER XXX. THE REVELATION.
4CHAPTER II. RIVALSHIP.
33CHAPTER XXXI. THE PUNISHMENT.
5CHAPTER III. THE GREETING.
34CHAPTER XXXII. THE MONASTERIES.
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6CHAPTER IV. THE CONVERSATION.
35CHAPTER XXXIII. THE REFORMERS.
7CHAPTER V. THE CASTLE AND COMPANY.
36CHAPTER XXXIV. THE ARREST.
8CHAPTER VI. THE EXCURSION.
37CHAPTER XXXV. THE LETTER.
9CHAPTER VII. THE VISIT.
38CHAPTER XXXVI. THE SUMMONS.
10CHAPTER VIII. THE EVENT.
39CHAPTER XXXVII THE ARRIVAL.
11CHAPTER IX. COLLEGE CAREER.
40CHAPTER XXXVIII. THE DEPARTURE.
12CHAPTER X. ELLEN AND HER SUITORS.
41CHAPTER XXXIX. THE CHANGE.
13CHAPTER XI. THE CONVERSATION.
42CHAPTER XL. THE INTERVIEW.
14CHAPTER XII. THE PALACE.
43CHAPTER XLI. THE ARGUMENT.
15CHAPTER XIII. THE RECEPTION.
44CHAPTER XLII. ENJOYMENT.
16CHAPTER XIV. THE RECLUSE.
45CHAPTER XLIII. HOSPITALITY.
17CHAPTER XV. THE JUDGMENT.
46CHAPTER XLIV. THE FALL
18CHAPTER XVI. JUDGMENT CONTINUED.
47CHAPTER XLV. THE COURTIER.
19CHAPTER XVII. ST. IVAN'S WARNING.
48CHAPTER XLVI. GOLDWELL HALL.
20CHAPTER XVIII. THE FALL OF THE PALACE OF WYKES
49CHAPTER XLVII. PRIDE.
21CHAPTER XIX. ST. IVAN'S FUNERAL.
50CHAPTER XLVIII. THE PLOT.
22CHAPTER XX. A MEMORABLE NIGHT.
51CHAPTER XLIX. THE FOOL.
23CHAPTER XXI. THE FATE OF THE SWIMMER.
52CHAPTER L. CHRISTMAS DAY.
24CHAPTER XXII. WOLSEY.
53CHAPTER LI. THE INCENDIARY.
25CHAPTER XXIII. CHANGES.
54CHAPTER LII. THE CONFLAGRATION.
26CHAPTER XXIV. AFFECTIONS.
55CHAPTER LIII. THE PURSUIT.
27CHAPTER XXV. THE LETTER.
56CHAPTER LIV. THE LAST VISIT TO THE TOWER.
28CHAPTER XXVI. THE JOURNEY.
57CHAPTER LV. THE LAST EVENT.
29CHAPTER XXVII. THE INTERVIEW.
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