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The Draytons And The Davenants: A Story Of The Civil Wars

The Draytons And The Davenants: A Story Of The Civil Wars

Charles, Elizabeth Rundle

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ISBN10: 1163800805
ISBN13: 9781163800805
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 512
Weight: 1.49
Height: 1.03 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Draytons And The Davenants: A Story Of The Civil Wars is a historical novel written by Elizabeth Rundle Charles. The book is set during the English Civil War and follows the story of two families, the Draytons and the Davenants, who are on opposite sides of the conflict. The Draytons are a wealthy family who support the Royalists, while the Davenants are a middle-class family who support the Parliamentarians. The novel explores the impact of the war on both families, as well as their personal relationships and struggles. The main characters include Lucy Drayton, a young woman who falls in love with Robert Davenant, and their families who try to prevent their relationship from blossoming due to their political differences. The novel also features historical figures such as Oliver Cromwell, who is portrayed as a complex and controversial figure. The book is written in a descriptive and engaging style, with vivid depictions of the battles and political intrigue of the time. It also explores themes such as love, loyalty, and the devastating effects of war on families and communities. Overall, The Draytons And The Davenants: A Story Of The Civil Wars is a compelling historical novel that offers a unique perspective on one of the most tumultuous 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.

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