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The Lord Mayor Of London: An Historical Romance

The Lord Mayor Of London: An Historical Romance

Ainsworth, William Harrison

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ISBN10: 116379869X
ISBN13: 9781163798690
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 468
Weight: 1.37
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Lord Mayor of London: An Historical Romance is a novel written by William Harrison Ainsworth. The story is set in the 15th century and follows the life of a young apprentice named Nicholas Harpsfield, who dreams of becoming the Lord Mayor of London. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful woman named Cicely, who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant. However, their love is complicated by the fact that Cicely is already betrothed to another man.As Nicholas rises through the ranks of London society, he becomes embroiled in political intrigue and must navigate the treacherous waters of court politics. He also becomes involved in a rebellion led by the Duke of York, which threatens to overthrow the king and plunge the country into chaos.Throughout the novel, Ainsworth vividly portrays the sights, sounds, and smells of medieval London, from the bustling streets to the opulent palaces of the rich and powerful. He also explores themes of love, loyalty, and ambition, as Nicholas struggles to achieve his dreams while staying true to his principles.Overall, The Lord Mayor of London is a gripping historical romance that transports readers back in time to a fascinating period in English history.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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