Devereux Book IV
The novel revolves around the life of a young nobleman, Devereux, who becomes embroiled in a complex web of love, politics, and intrigue during the tumultuous period of the English Civil War. The story explores themes of loyalty, honor, and morality as Devereux navigates his relationships with various characters, including his mentor, the Earl of Rochester, and his romantic interests, Lady Lucretia and Violet.
By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1834 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Political Fiction · 11 chapters
Contents
- A RE-ENTRANCE INTO LIFE THROUGH THE EBON GATE, AFFLICTION
- AMBITIOUS PROJECTS
- THE REAL ACTORS SPECTATORS TO THE FALSE ONES
- PARIS. - A FEMALE POLITICIAN AND AN ECCLESIASTICAL ONE. - SUNDRY OTHER MATTERS
- A MEETING OF WITS. - CONVERSATION GONE OUT TO SUPPER IN HER DRESS OF VELVET AND JEWELS
- A COURT, COURTIERS, AND A KING
- REFLECTIONS. - A SOIREE. - THE APPEARANCE OF ONE IMPORTANT IN THE HISTORY. - A CONVERSATION WITH MADAME DE BALZAC HIGHLY SATISFACTORY AND CHEERING. - A RENCONTRE WITH A CURIOUS OLD SOLDIER. - THE EXTINCTION OF A ONCE GREAT LUMINARY
- IN WHICH THERE IS REASON TO FEAR THAT PRINCES ARE NOT INVARIABLY FREE FROM HUMAN PECCADILLOES
- A PRINCE, AN AUDIENCE, AND A SECRET EMBASSY
- ROYAL EXERTIONS FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE
- AN INTERVIEW
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