Publisher's Synopsis
The Woodman V1: A Romance Of The Times Of Richard III is a historical fiction novel written by George Payne Rainsford James and first published in 1849. The story is set during the reign of King Richard III of England and follows the life of a young woodman named Arthur Fitzherbert. Arthur is a skilled hunter and woodsman who lives in the forest with his father and sister. One day, while out hunting, he meets a beautiful young woman named Eleanor who is being pursued by a group of armed men. Arthur saves her and they quickly fall in love.However, their love is complicated by the political turmoil of the time. King Richard III is facing rebellion from his enemies and Arthur finds himself caught up in the conflict. He becomes a loyal supporter of the king and is sent on a dangerous mission to retrieve a valuable artifact from the enemy.As Arthur navigates the dangerous political landscape, he must also contend with the jealous rivals who seek to separate him from Eleanor. The Woodman V1 is a thrilling tale of love, loyalty, and adventure set against the backdrop of one of England's most turbulent periods.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.
