Brambletye House Or Cavaliers And Roundheads V3 - Horace Smith - Bog

Brambletye House Or Cavaliers And Roundheads V3: A Novel (1826) is a historical fiction novel written by Horace Smith. The story is set in 17th century England during the English Civil War, and follows the lives of the inhabitants of Brambletye House, a grand estate in Sussex. The novel explores the conflict between the Cavaliers, who supported King Charles I, and the Roundheads, who supported Parliament. The plot centers around the character of Sir John Compton, a wealthy and influential landowner who is torn between his loyalty to the King and his desire for peace and stability. The novel also features a romantic subplot involving Sir John's daughter, Edith, and a young Roundhead soldier named Arthur. Throughout the novel, Smith vividly depicts the political and social upheaval of the era, including the battles, sieges, and political intrigues that shaped the course of the war. He also explores the personal and emotional toll that the conflict takes on the characters, as they struggle to reconcile their loyalties and beliefs with the harsh realities of war. Overall, Brambletye House Or Cavaliers And Roundheads V3: A Novel (1826) is a compelling and insightful portrayal of a pivotal moment in English history, and a timeless story of love, loyalty, and sacrifice.In Three Volumes.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.