Wermigey Or The Weir Amid The Water - William Henry Henslowe - Bog

Wermigey Or The Weir Amid The Water: A Norfolk Legend Of The Beginning Of The Wars Of The Roses (1865) is a historical 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 between the House of Lancaster and the House of York for the English throne. The novel follows the lives of two families, the Wermigeys and the De La Poles, who are caught up in the conflict.The Wermigeys are a wealthy family who own a weir, or a dam, on the river. The De La Poles are a noble family who want to control the weir and use it for their own purposes. The two families become bitter enemies, and their feud leads to violence and bloodshed.As the Wars of the Roses begin, the De La Poles side with the House of York, while the Wermigeys support the House of Lancaster. The novel explores the impact of the conflict on the two families, as well as on the wider community of Norfolk.Wermigey Or The Weir Amid The Water: A Norfolk Legend Of The Beginning Of The Wars Of The Roses (1865) is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and revenge set against the backdrop of a turbulent period in English history. It offers a unique perspective on the Wars of the Roses, focusing on the impact of the conflict on ordinary people rather than on the nobility and the battles they fought.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.