Publisher's Synopsis
""Cicely, Or The Rose Of Raby V4: A Historic Novel (1795)"" is a historical novel written by Agnes Musgrave. The story revolves around the life of Cicely Neville, who was also known as the ""Rose of Raby"". Cicely was a powerful and influential figure during the Wars of the Roses in England. The novel follows her life from childhood to her marriage to Richard, Duke of York. The book is divided into several volumes, with each volume covering a different period in Cicely's life. The story is set against the backdrop of the turbulent times in England during the 15th century, with the Wars of the Roses being fought between the House of Lancaster and the House of York. The novel is a work of historical fiction, which means that while the characters and events are based on real people and historical events, the author has taken some creative liberties to make the story more engaging. The book is written in a style that is typical of the time period in which it was written, with a focus on the language and customs of the era. Overall, ""Cicely, Or The Rose Of Raby V4: A Historic Novel (1795)"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in English history, particularly the Wars of the Roses. The book provides a unique perspective on the life of one of the most influential women of the time and the events that shaped her life.In Four Volumes.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.
