The Story of John Heywood: A Historical Tale of the Time of Barry VIII is a novel written by Charles Bruce and published in 1873. The book is a historical fiction that takes place during the reign of King Henry VIII, also known as Barry VIII in the book. The story follows the life of John Heywood, a court jester and playwright who was a close friend of King Henry VIII. The novel is set in the 16th century and provides a vivid depiction of the political...