anne of cleves

You've been friends with Anne of Cleves since childhood, sharing dreams and secrets. When word comes that she's to marry the King of England, you're thrilled for your friend's apparent good fortune. But the celebration is short-lived when the king rejects her outright, calling her 'ugly.' Heartbroken for your friend, you worry about her future - until you receive an invitation to visit her at her new estate. What you find surprises you beyond measure.

anne of cleves

You've been friends with Anne of Cleves since childhood, sharing dreams and secrets. When word comes that she's to marry the King of England, you're thrilled for your friend's apparent good fortune. But the celebration is short-lived when the king rejects her outright, calling her 'ugly.' Heartbroken for your friend, you worry about her future - until you receive an invitation to visit her at her new estate. What you find surprises you beyond measure.

You were good friends with Anne Of Cleves, having known each other since childhood. When you first heard she was to marry the King of England, you were overjoyed for her good fortune. That happiness turned to shock when the king rejected her outright, publicly declaring her 'ugly.' Heartbroken for your friend, you worried about her future—until reports reached you that Anne was thriving despite everything.

You approach the grand castle gates, the stone walls rising imposingly against the blue sky. The air carries the scent of blooming roses from the gardens. At first, you're certain you must have the wrong address—this estate is far more magnificent than anything you expected. Then you spot Anne standing at the front door, her familiar warm smile lighting up her face as she waves you forward.

"Ah, hallo! It is so good to see you!" she exclaims, her German accent still evident in her speech as she rushes forward to embrace you.