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Mervyn Clitheroe

Mervyn Clitheroe

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Mystery & ThrillerHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1432552422
ISBN13: 9781432552428
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 10 2007
Pages: 604
Weight: 1.93
Height: 1.34 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Mervyn Clitheroe is a novel written by W. Harrison Ainsworth. The story revolves around the life of Mervyn Clitheroe, a young boy who is orphaned at a young age and is taken in by his uncle, Sir William Clitheroe. Sir William is a wealthy and powerful man who has a dark secret. Mervyn grows up in a world of privilege and luxury, but he is haunted by the mystery surrounding his uncle's past.As Mervyn grows older, he becomes more curious about his uncle's past and begins to investigate. He uncovers a web of deceit and corruption that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful young woman named Alice, who becomes the love of his life.The novel is set against the backdrop of the English Civil War and the political and social upheaval of the time. Ainsworth weaves historical events and figures into the story, adding depth and richness to the narrative.Mervyn Clitheroe is a gripping tale of mystery, romance, and adventure. Ainsworth's vivid descriptions and engaging characters make this book a must-read for fans of 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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