Windsor Castle (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169321441)

Windsor Castle is a historical novel written by William Harrison Ainsworth. The book is set in the 16th century during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I and tells the story of the royal court and the events that take place within the walls of Windsor Castle. The novel is filled with political intrigue, romance, and drama as the characters navigate their way through the complex world of courtly life. The main character is Sir Henry Lee, a member of the queen's court and the keeper of the castle. Sir Henry is a loyal servant to the queen and is tasked with protecting the castle and its occupants from the various threats that arise. The novel also features other historical figures such as Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, and Mary, Queen of Scots. Ainsworth's vivid descriptions of the castle and its surroundings transport the reader back in time to the lavish court of Queen Elizabeth I. Overall, Windsor Castle is a captivating historical novel that offers a glimpse into the world of the Tudor court and the people who inhabited it.Amid the gloom hovering over the early history of Windsor Castle appear the mighty phantoms of the renowned King Arthur and his knights, for whom it is said Merlin reared a magic fortress upon its heights, in a great hall whereof, decorated with trophies of war and of the chase, was placed the famous Round Table. But if the antique tale is now worn out, and no longer part of our faith, it is pleasant at least to record it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Harrison Ainsworth
ISBN-10: 1169321445
ISBN-13: 9781169321441
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 326
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.72lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.75d