During a time of beheadings, wars and witch hunts, the Browning family and their friends navigate the politics and perils of sixteenth- and seventeenth-century England. Their success and survival hinge on the whim of those who hold power and the fickleness of fate. The king is dead. Long live the queen. Richard Thomas Browning is born to follow in his father's footsteps in Common Law, but he and those around him must face the challenges of the era in which they live. While the country evolves, so too must the Browning family through radical beliefs and religious fervour. Follow the Browning family through generations touched by both tragedy and joy. "The Browning Family will win you over with their determination and perseverance in making a name for themselves during such a monumental period in history." - Susan Violante, Managing Editor, Reader Views