The Last of the Barons, Book VIII
The story takes a dramatic turn as the Third Crusade reaches its climax. The novel's protagonist, De Montfort, finds himself at odds with King Henry III and the powerful Earl of Leicester. Meanwhile, the mysterious Lady Calantha continues to exert her influence over the characters, further complicating their relationships and motivations. As tensions escalate, the fate of England hangs in the balance, threatened by internal strife and external threats from France and the Holy Roman Empire.
By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1843 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Political Drama · 8 chapters · 23,292 words
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It was some weeks after the date of the events last recorded. The storm that hung over the destinies of King Edward was dispersed for the hour, though the scattered clouds still darkened the horizon: the Earl of Warwick had defeated the Lancastrians on the frontier, [Croyl. 552] and their leader had perished on the scaffold; but Edward's mighty sword had not shone in the battle. Chained by an attraction yet more powerful than slaughter, he had lingered at Middleham, while Warwick led his army to York; and when the earl arrived at the capital of Edward's ancestral duchy, he found that the able and active Hastings -- having heard, even before he reached the Duke of Gloucester's camp, of Edward's apparent seizure by the earl and the march to Middleham -- had deemed it best to halt at York, and to summon in all haste a council of such of the knights and barons as either love to the king or envy to Warwick could collect.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton
- Date: 1843 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Political Drama, Adventure, Tragedy
- Length: 23,292 words
- Structure: 8 chapters, 322 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 · Monarchy
Contents
- THE LADY ANNE VISITS THE COURT
- THE SLEEPING INNOCENCE - THE WAKEFUL CRIME
- NEW DANGERS TO THE HOUSE OF YORK - AND THE KING'S HEART ALLIES ITSELF WITH REBELLION AGAINST THE KING'S THRONE
- THE FOSTER-BROTHERS
- THE LOVER AND THE GALLANT - WOMAN'S CHOICE
- WARWICK RETURNS - APPEASES A DISCONTENTED PRINCE - AND CONFERS WITH A REVENGEFUL CONSPIRATOR
- THE FEAR AND THE FLIGHT
- THE GROUP ROUND THE DEATH-BED OF THE LANCASTRIAN WIDOW