Considering what little (no pun intended) information there is available about Jeffery Hudson, the author did an excellent job recreating his life & life at court during the 17th-century. Determined to be more than just "the Queen's dwarf", Hudson fought & protected his queen during the civil wars, but was eventually banned from court for killing a man in a duel. If that were not bad enough, he was captured by pirates, & sold into slavery for approximately twenty-five years.
When finally released, upon his return to England, he found it quite changed. Instead of the favour he had previously been shown, he was imprisoned for his religious beliefs, & died, penniless a few years after being released.
When finally released, upon his return to England, he found it quite changed. Instead of the favour he had previously been shown, he was imprisoned for his religious beliefs, & died, penniless a few years after being released.
