08 - Windsor Castle, Book 1 by William Harrison Ainsworth

Book 1 - Anne Boleyn delves into the tumultuous events that led Henry VIII to cast aside Catherine of Aragon in favor of the captivating Anne Boleyn. As Henry pursues Boleyn, the narrative weaves through the lives of other couples, including the Earl of Surrey and Lady Elizabeth Fitzgerald, whose union Henry disapproves of. Meanwhile, figures like Thomas Wyat desire Boleyn for themselves, and Cardinal Wolsey employs the enigmatic Mabel Lyndwood to divert Henry‚s affections. Interspersed with courtly intrigue is the haunting tale of Herne the Hunter, a malevolent spirit of Windsor Forest, who seeks to claim the souls of the unwary. Henrys relentless efforts to thwart this dark force ultimately prove futile. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia) Other books in the series Book 2 Book 3 Book 4 Book 5 Book 6