Brambletye House Or Cavaliers And Roundheads V2: A Novel (1826)

By Horace Smith

Book Overview

Brambletye House Or Cavaliers And Roundheads V2: A Novel (1826) is a historical fiction book written by Horace Smith. It is the second volume of a two-part series that explores the English Civil War and the conflict between the Cavaliers and Roundheads. The story is set in the 17th century and revolves around the lives of the inhabitants of Brambletye House, a fictional country estate in Sussex.The novel follows the lives of two main characters, Edward Holte, a Royalist, and Arthur Heywood, a Parliamentarian. The two men come from very different backgrounds and have opposing political beliefs, but they both become involved in the war and end up fighting on opposite sides. The story explores their personal struggles and the impact that the war has on their lives and the lives of those around them.The book also delves into the social and political climate of the time, including the religious tensions between Protestants and Catholics, the rise of Puritanism, and the struggle for power between the King and Parliament. The author uses a blend of fictional characters and real historical figures to bring the period to life and provide a vivid portrayal of the era.Overall, Brambletye House Or Cavaliers And Roundheads V2: A Novel (1826) is a gripping tale of love, war, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in English history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or the English Civil War.In Three Volumes.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: 1436791960
• ISBN13: 9781436791960
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"