The Fool's Revenge: Founded On The Drama (1883)

By Tom Taylor and Lilian Taylor

Book Overview

The Fool's Revenge is a novel written by Tom Taylor and first published in 1883. It is based on the drama of the same name, which was also written by Taylor. The story is set in the 16th century and revolves around the character of Sir Geoffrey Merton, who is a nobleman and a member of the court of Queen Elizabeth I. Sir Geoffrey is deeply in love with Lady Edith, but she is already married to Lord Fitzwarren, who is a cruel and abusive husband.Sir Geoffrey is betrayed by his friend, Lord Fitzwarren, who accuses him of treason and has him imprisoned. While in prison, Sir Geoffrey meets a jester named Tom, who becomes his loyal companion and helps him escape. Together, they plan Sir Geoffrey's revenge against Lord Fitzwarren and his wife.The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, revenge, and justice. It also delves into the complexities of the social hierarchy and the power dynamics of the 16th century court. The Fool's Revenge is a gripping tale of intrigue and suspense, with a satisfying conclusion that will leave readers satisfied.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: 1167042573
• ISBN13: 9781167042577
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"