The Traitor's Wife (1908)
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ISBN10: 1437342116
ISBN13: 9781437342116
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Dec 10 2008
Pages: 320
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781437342116
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Dec 10 2008
Pages: 320
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Traitor's Wife is a historical novel written by William Henry Williamson and originally published in 1908. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the life of Lady Mary Villiers, the wife of the notorious traitor, William Howard, 1st Viscount Stafford. The novel begins with Lady Mary's early life as a young girl, growing up in a privileged family in England. She is beautiful, intelligent, and well-educated, but her life takes a dramatic turn when she is forced into an arranged marriage with William Howard, a man she barely knows. Despite her initial reluctance, Lady Mary eventually falls in love with her husband and becomes deeply devoted to him.However, their happiness is short-lived as William Howard is accused of plotting to assassinate King Charles II and is subsequently arrested, tried, and executed for treason. Lady Mary is left to deal with the aftermath of her husband's betrayal and the shame and stigma that comes with being the wife of a traitor. The Traitor's Wife is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and loyalty set against the backdrop of political intrigue and conspiracy in 17th century England. Through Lady Mary's story, the novel explores themes of power, corruption, and the consequences of one's actions. It is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its vivid characters, intricate plot, and rich historical detail.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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