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Boscobel; or, the Royal Oak

Boscobel; or, the Royal Oak

Ainsworth, William Harrison

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General FictionHistorical Fiction

ISBN10: 1023300125
ISBN13: 9781023300124
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 498
Weight: 1.52
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Boscobel: or, the royal oak, by William Harrison Ainsworth, subtitled A tale of the year 1651, plunges readers into the heart of 17th-century England during the tumultuous aftermath of the English Civil War. This meticulously prepared historical fiction reprint vividly depicts a nation grappling with the consequences of revolution and the precarious fate of its monarchy.

Focusing on the dramatic events surrounding Charles II's escape after the Battle of Worcester, the story evokes the spirit of the age. Ainsworth's narrative explores themes of loyalty, survival, and the clash of ideologies that defined this pivotal period in British history. The narrative highlights Boscobel House, a refuge and symbol of royalist resistance. Fans of historical fiction and those interested in the Commonwealth and Protectorate era will find this tale a captivating journey into a defining moment in Great Britain's past.

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