Fernando (1919)

By John Ayscough and John 1858-1928 Ayscough

Book Overview

Fernando is a historical novel written by John Ayscough and published in 1919. The story is set in 16th century Spain and follows the life of Fernando de Leyva, a young nobleman who becomes a soldier and eventually rises to become a trusted advisor to King Philip II. Along the way, he must navigate the treacherous political landscape of the Spanish court, deal with personal tragedy, and confront his own inner demons. The novel is rich in historical detail and offers a vivid portrayal of life in Renaissance Spain. It is a tale of adventure, romance, and political intrigue that will appeal to fans of historical fiction.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: 1120195551
• ISBN13: 9781120195555
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"