Publisher's Synopsis
The White Rose V1 is a historical novel written by George John Whyte Melville and published in 1868. The story is set in the late 15th century Scotland and follows the life of a young Scottish nobleman named Sir Patrick Charteris. Sir Patrick is a member of the powerful Charteris family, who are loyal supporters of the Scottish king, James III.The novel explores the political and social tensions of the time, including the conflict between the Scottish nobility and the monarchy, as well as the ongoing power struggles between different factions of the nobility. Sir Patrick finds himself caught up in these tensions as he tries to navigate his way through the complex world of Scottish politics.As the story unfolds, Sir Patrick falls in love with a young woman named Margaret Douglas, who is known as the White Rose. Margaret is also caught up in the political intrigue of the time, as she is a member of the powerful Douglas family, who are bitter rivals of the Charteris family.Throughout the novel, Sir Patrick and Margaret must navigate their way through the dangerous and treacherous world of Scottish politics, facing numerous challenges and obstacles along the way. The White Rose V1 is a gripping and exciting historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 15th century Scotland.In Three 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.
