The fifth of November : a romance of the Stuarts by Bentley and Scribner
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"The Fifth of November: A Romance of the Stuarts" by Charles S. Bentley and F. Kimball Scribner is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Centering around the tumultuous era of the Stuarts and the infamous Gunpowder Plot, the narrative introduces characters like Guido Fawkes and various Catholic gentlemen embroiled in plots against the Protestant King James I. The book delves into themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of
political and religious fervor during this gripping time in English history. The opening of the story establishes a dark, wintry London atmosphere, introducing readers to the Sign of the Leopard tavern where Guido Fawkes finds himself among unsavory characters. Amid the chilling snow, Fawkes's past in Spain is hinted at through his conversation with Giles Martin, the tavern's landlord. As Fawkes seeks to reconnect with his daughter and his compatriots, the stage is set for the conspiratorial tensions of the time. The subsequent chapters promise a blend of intrigue, personal conflict, and historical authenticity, as the characters navigate treacherous political landscapes and the looming threat of the Gunpowder Plot. This opening portion serves to engage readers with rich descriptions and characters poised at the brink of rebellion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bentley, Charles S. (Charles Sylvester), 1871-1933 |
|---|---|
| Author | Scribner, Frank Kimball, 1866-1935 |
| LoC No. | 98001108 |
| Title | The fifth of November : a romance of the Stuarts |
| Alternate Title | The 5th of November : a romance of the Stuarts |
| Credits |
Produced by Robert Cicconetti, Ritu Aggarwal and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Gunpowder Plot, 1605 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30490 |
| Release Date | Nov 17, 2009 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 299 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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