A Court Intrigue (1896)

By Basil Thompson

Book Overview

A Court Intrigue is a historical fiction novel written by Basil Thompson and published in 1896. The story is set in the 16th century and revolves around the court of Queen Elizabeth I. The main character is a young man named Francis Walsingham, who is appointed as the queen's spymaster. As Walsingham navigates the treacherous political landscape of the court, he becomes embroiled in a complex web of intrigue and deception. He must use all of his wit and cunning to protect the queen from her enemies, both foreign and domestic. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful young lady-in-waiting, but their romance is threatened by the machinations of those who would see Walsingham fall from grace.The novel is full of vivid descriptions of life at court, including the opulent clothing, sumptuous feasts, and elaborate ceremonies. It also delves into the political and religious tensions of the time, exploring the conflicts between Catholics and Protestants, as well as the ongoing power struggles between England and its European rivals.Overall, A Court Intrigue is a gripping tale of love, loyalty, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of one of the most fascinating periods 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116527390X
• ISBN13: 9781165273904
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"