Fortescue: A Novel (1847)
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ISBN10: 1120282055
ISBN13: 9781120282057
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 15 2009
Pages: 232
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.49 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120282057
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 15 2009
Pages: 232
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.49 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Fortescue: A Novel is a work of fiction written by James Sheridan Knowles and first published in 1847. The story is set in England during the 17th century and follows the life of the protagonist, Arthur Fortescue. Fortescue is a young man who is born into a wealthy family, but his life takes a dramatic turn when his father dies and he is left to fend for himself.The novel follows Fortescue's journey as he navigates the complex social and political landscape of England during this time. He becomes involved in various intrigues and political machinations, and his loyalties are tested as he tries to balance his own personal interests with his sense of duty to his family and country.Throughout the novel, Fortescue is portrayed as a complex and multi-dimensional character. He is intelligent, ambitious, and resourceful, but he is also flawed and vulnerable. As he faces various challenges and obstacles, he must confront his own weaknesses and limitations, and learn to rely on his own strength and determination to overcome them.Overall, Fortescue: A Novel is a compelling and engaging work of historical fiction that offers a vivid and detailed portrait of life in England during the 17th century. It is a timeless tale of love, loyalty, and betrayal, and it remains a classic of English literature to this day.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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