The Last of the Barons, Book II
The novel revolves around the story of Lady Sutherland and her daughter, who are forced to flee their home after the death of Lady Sutherland's husband. They take refuge with a family friend, Sir John Cressingham, but soon discover that he has his own motives for helping them. Meanwhile, the protagonist, De Boteler, is struggling to regain his lost inheritance and restore his family's honor. The story unfolds as these characters navigate their complex relationships, rivalries, and ambitions amidst the backdrop of medieval England.
By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1843 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Political Drama · 3 chapters · 14,344 words
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The young men entered the Strand, which, thanks to the profits of a toll-bar, was a passable road for equestrians, studded towards the river, as we have before observed, with stately and half-fortified mansions; while on the opposite side, here and there, were straggling houses of a humbler kind, -- the mediaeval villas of merchant and trader (for, from the earliest period since the Conquest, the Londoners had delight in such retreats), surrounded with blossoming orchards, [On all sides, without the suburbs, are the citizens' gardens and orchards, etc. -- FITZSTEPHEN.] and adorned in front with the fleur-de- lis, emblem of the vain victories of renowned Agincourt. But by far the greater portion of the road northward stretched, unbuilt upon, towards a fair chain of fields and meadows, refreshed by many brooks, "turning water-mills with a pleasant noise. " High rose, on the thoroughfare, the famous Cross, at which "the Judges Itinerant whilome sate, without London. " [Stowe.]
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton
- Date: 1843 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Political Drama, Adventure, Drama
- Length: 14,344 words
- Structure: 3 chapters, 149 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Set in the 15th century, it explores historical events and figures.
- Romance — Contains romantic subplots and relationships.
- Political Drama — Focuses on political intrigue and power struggles.
- Adventure — Includes elements of action and adventure.
Tags
Historical Fiction · Medieval Period · English Literature · Noble Families · Power Struggle · Warfare · Chivalry · Knighthood · Feudal System · Middle Ages · British History · Royal Courts