The Queen Against Owen (1895)

By Allen Upward

Book Overview

""The Queen Against Owen"" is a historical novel written by Allen Upward and published in 1895. The story is set in the 15th century and revolves around the conflict between Queen Margaret of Anjou and Owen Tudor, a Welsh courtier who becomes her lover. The novel explores the political and personal tensions of the time, including the Wars of the Roses and the struggle for power between the House of Lancaster and the House of York. The plot follows the Queen's attempts to maintain her grip on power while dealing with the challenges posed by her relationship with Owen and the growing unrest in the country. The book offers a vivid portrayal of the period, with detailed descriptions of court life, battles, and political intrigue. It is a gripping tale of love, power, and betrayal, and a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in English history.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: 1164178164
• ISBN13: 9781164178163
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"