Boscobel Or, The Royal Oak

By William Harrison Ainsworth

Book Overview

A brush with destiny follow a hunted king into the branches of history. Boscobel Or, The Royal Oak resurrects the heart-stopping moment when monarchy and memory clung to a single tree. In this richly imagined historical fiction by William Harrison Ainsworth, the defeated Charles II flees the chaos of 17th century England after the Battle of Worcester and finds sanctuary in the branches of the famed Royal Oak. Ainsworth s novel weaves daring escape, loyal royalist hiding, and the tense atmosphere of the English Civil War novel into a vivid portrait of courage, cunning, and loyalty. Readers will travel covert roads, meet steadfast country folk, and witness the fragile human drama behind the monarchy restoration. This edition s significance is twofold: it restores a beloved classic English literature title long absent from shelves, and it illuminates the Boscobel history that shaped the King Charles II adventure. Alpha Editions brings this text back from decades out of print, carefully restored for today s readers and future generations. More than a reprint, this volume is a collector s item and cultural treasure ideal for casual readers who crave a gripping escape and for collectors of Ainsworth historical novels and classic English literature. Perfect for fans of King Charles II escape tales, Boscobel House lore, and anyone drawn to 17th century England, this edition revives an essential story of loyalty, survival, and the enduring power of history.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9371770902
• ISBN13: 9789371770903
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 446 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"