The Beleaguered Hearth: A Novel (1856)

By Anonymous

Book Overview

The Beleaguered Hearth is a historical novel published anonymously in 1856. The story is set in medieval England and follows the lives of a noble family, the De Veres, and their struggles to maintain their position and wealth amidst political turmoil and social unrest. The novel explores themes of loyalty, love, betrayal, and honor as the De Veres navigate their way through treacherous times. The patriarch of the family, Sir Reginald De Vere, is a loyal supporter of the king, but his son, Sir Walter, becomes embroiled in a rebellion against the crown. As tensions rise and violence erupts, the De Veres are forced to make difficult choices that will determine their fate. The novel is a vivid portrayal of life in medieval England, with detailed descriptions of the customs, clothing, and language of the time. It is a compelling tale of family, politics, and survival in a turbulent era.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: 1104480425
• ISBN13: 9781104480424
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"