Wermigey Or The Weir Amid The Water: A Norfolk Legend Of The Beginning Of The Wars Of The Roses (1865)

By William Henry Henslowe

Book Overview

Wermigey Or The Weir Amid The Water: A Norfolk Legend Of The Beginning Of The Wars Of The Roses (1865) is a historical fiction novel written by William Henry Henslowe. The story is set in Norfolk, England during the beginning of the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars fought in England between the House of Lancaster and the House of York. The novel follows the story of Wermigey, a young woman who lives near a weir, or a barrier in a river, and is caught up in the conflict between the two houses. She is a strong-willed and intelligent character who becomes involved in the political intrigue of the time. The novel is a blend of historical facts and imaginative storytelling, and provides a vivid portrayal of life in England during the Wars of the Roses. It is a compelling read for anyone interested in English history and 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: 1165779315
• ISBN13: 9781165779314
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"