At the Sign of the Red Swan

By Ambrose Elwell

Book Overview

At The Sign Of The Red Swan is a novel by Ambrose Elwell, first published in 1919. The story is set in 17th century England and follows the adventures of a young man named Johnnie who inherits an inn called The Red Swan from his father. Johnnie is excited to take on the responsibility of running the inn, but soon realizes that it is not as easy as he thought it would be.The Red Swan is located on a major highway and attracts a variety of customers, including highwaymen, smugglers, and other unsavory characters. Johnnie must navigate these dangerous waters while also dealing with the demands of his customers and the expectations of his family and community.As he struggles to keep the inn afloat, Johnnie becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue and betrayal. He discovers that the inn is being used as a meeting place for a group of conspirators who are plotting against the government. Johnnie must decide whether to join their cause or risk everything to expose them.At The Sign Of The Red Swan is a thrilling historical novel that combines adventure, romance, and suspense. Elwell's vivid descriptions of 17th century England bring the era to life, and his characters are richly drawn and memorable. This book is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and anyone who enjoys a good adventure story.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: 110402022X
• ISBN13: 9781104020224
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"