Publisher's Synopsis
""At The Sign Of The Red Swan"" is a historical fiction novel written by Ambrose Elwell and published in 1919. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the life of a young man named Roger, who is forced to leave his home in England and seek refuge in Holland due to religious persecution. In Holland, Roger becomes a successful merchant and marries a Dutch woman named Gretchen. However, their happiness is short-lived as they are soon caught up in the turmoil of the English Civil War. Roger is forced to return to England to fight for the Royalist cause, leaving Gretchen behind. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for religious freedom. It also provides a vivid portrayal of life in 17th century England and Holland, including the political and religious tensions of the time. Overall, ""At The Sign Of The Red Swan"" is a captivating historical fiction novel that offers a glimpse into the past and the challenges faced by those who fought for their beliefs.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.
