The Tower of London: A Historical Romance, Illustrated: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Tower of London: A Historical Romance, Illustrated is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Ainsworth, William Harrison (1805–1882).
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"The Tower of London: A Historical Romance, Illustrated by Ainsworth" by William Harrison Ainsworth is a historical romance published in 1840. The novel follows Lady Jane Grey's tragic journey from her nine-day reign as Queen of England to her imprisonment and looming execution. Set against the backdrop of the Tower itself—palace, prison, and fortress—the story weaves through political conspiracies, religious conflicts, and power struggles as Mary I claims the throne and Catholic forces seek control of England.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Tower of London: A Historical Romance, Illustrated
- Author credits: Ainsworth, William Harrison (1805–1882)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Grey, Jane, Lady, 1537-1554 -- Fiction
- London (England) -- Fiction
- Tower of London (London, England) -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
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