Publisher's Synopsis
""When Charles The First Was King: A Romance Of Osgoldcross, 1632-1649"" is a historical novel by Joseph Smith Fletcher, originally published in 1896. The story is set in the English county of Yorkshire, during the reign of Charles I, and follows the lives of the inhabitants of the fictional town of Osgoldcross. The novel explores the political and social turmoil of the period, including the conflict between the Royalists and the Parliamentarians, as well as the impact of the English Civil War on ordinary people. The main character is a young lawyer named Roger Stanhope, who becomes involved in the political upheaval and falls in love with a young woman named Cicely Wentworth. The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of life in 17th century England, as well as its exploration of the complex relationships between individuals and their communities during a time of great upheaval. Overall, ""When Charles The First Was King"" is a compelling historical novel that offers a unique perspective on one of the most turbulent periods in English history.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.
