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Arabella Stuart: A Romance From English History

Arabella Stuart: A Romance From English History

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1163591459
ISBN13: 9781163591451
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 146
Weight: 0.58
Height: 0.31 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Arabella Stuart: A Romance From English History is a novel by George P. R. James that tells the story of Arabella Stuart, a distant relative of Queen Elizabeth I who was a claimant to the English throne. The novel is set in the late 16th and early 17th centuries and follows Arabella's life from her childhood to her eventual imprisonment in the Tower of London.Arabella is portrayed as a beautiful and intelligent young woman who is caught up in the political intrigue of the time. She is used as a pawn by various factions who seek to gain power and influence in the court of Queen Elizabeth I and later, King James I. Despite her royal lineage, Arabella is denied her rightful place on the throne and is forced to live a life of uncertainty and danger.The novel is filled with historical detail and vivid descriptions of life in Elizabethan England. James weaves a complex web of political maneuvering, romantic intrigue, and personal tragedy that keeps the reader engaged throughout. The characters are well-drawn and the dialogue is lively and engaging.Overall, Arabella Stuart: A Romance From English History is a compelling historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Elizabethan politics and the struggles of those who sought to claim the English throne. It is a must-read for anyone interested in English history or historical fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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