Traitor Or Patriot? A Tale Of The Rye House Plot (1885) - Rowsell, Mary Catherine
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""Traitor Or Patriot? A Tale Of The Rye House Plot"" is a historical novel written by Mary Catherine Rowsell and first published in 1885. The story is set in England during the late 17th century and revolves around the Rye House Plot, a failed assassination attempt on King Charles II and his brother, James, Duke of York, in 1683. The protagonist of the novel is a young man named Francis Villiers, who is torn between his loyalty to the king and his sympathy for the Whig cause, which seeks to limit the power of the monarchy and establish a constitutional government. Francis becomes involved in…mehr

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""Traitor Or Patriot? A Tale Of The Rye House Plot"" is a historical novel written by Mary Catherine Rowsell and first published in 1885. The story is set in England during the late 17th century and revolves around the Rye House Plot, a failed assassination attempt on King Charles II and his brother, James, Duke of York, in 1683. The protagonist of the novel is a young man named Francis Villiers, who is torn between his loyalty to the king and his sympathy for the Whig cause, which seeks to limit the power of the monarchy and establish a constitutional government. Francis becomes involved in the Rye House Plot when he is recruited by the conspirators to provide them with information about the king's movements. As the plot unfolds, Francis finds himself increasingly conflicted about his role in the conspiracy and his loyalty to the king. He must navigate a dangerous political landscape where allegiances can shift quickly and betrayals can have deadly consequences. The novel is a gripping tale of political intrigue, loyalty, and betrayal, set against the backdrop of a pivotal moment in English history. It offers a vivid portrayal of the tensions and conflicts that characterized the era and sheds light on the complex motivations of those who sought to challenge the power of the monarchy.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.
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