The Red Chancellor: A Romance is a historical novel written by William Magnay and first published in 1901. The story is set in the 16th century and revolves around the life of Thomas Wolsey, the Archbishop of York and Lord Chancellor of England under King Henry VIII. The novel portrays Wolsey as a complex character, both admired for his intelligence and political savvy, as well as criticized for his ambition and arrogance. The plot of the novel follows...