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Guy Fawkes: A Historical Romance

Guy Fawkes: A Historical Romance

Ainsworth, Harrison

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ISBN10: 1162941928
ISBN13: 9781162941929
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 560
Weight: 1.63
Height: 1.14 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Guy Fawkes: A Historical Romance is a novel written by Harrison Ainsworth that tells the story of the infamous Gunpowder Plot of 1605. The book follows the life of Guy Fawkes, a Catholic extremist who joins a group of conspirators in their attempt to blow up the House of Lords and assassinate King James I.The story is set in England during the early 17th century, a time of religious and political turmoil. The novel explores the themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of extremism. It also provides a vivid portrayal of the social and political landscape of the era, including the tensions between Catholics and Protestants, and the power struggles between the monarchy and the aristocracy.The book follows Fawkes' journey from his early years as a soldier in the Spanish army to his recruitment into the Gunpowder Plot. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Viviana Radcliffe, who is torn between her loyalty to her family and her love for Fawkes.The novel is a gripping tale of intrigue and suspense, with vivid descriptions of the characters and their surroundings. It offers a fascinating insight into one of the most notorious events in English history and the motivations of those involved. Guy Fawkes: A Historical Romance is a must-read for anyone interested in English history, political intrigue, and the human condition.In One Volume.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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