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The Queen's Advocate (1904)

The Queen's Advocate (1904)

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ISBN10: 1165127164
ISBN13: 9781165127160
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 432
Weight: 1.27
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Queen's Advocate is a historical fiction novel written by Arthur Williams Marchmont and first published in 1904. The story is set in the 17th century during the reign of King Charles II and follows the life of the protagonist, Sir Francis Villiers, who is a lawyer and the Queen's Advocate.Sir Francis Villiers is a loyal supporter of King Charles II and is tasked with defending the queen, Catherine of Braganza, against accusations of treason. The queen is accused of conspiring with the French to overthrow the king, and Sir Francis must use his legal expertise to prove her innocence.As Sir Francis delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a complex web of political intrigue and betrayal, and finds himself in danger as he tries to uncover the truth. Along the way, he meets a cast of characters, including a beautiful French spy and a ruthless courtier, and must navigate the treacherous waters of court politics to save the queen and preserve his own reputation.The Queen's Advocate is a thrilling tale of loyalty, love, and intrigue set against the backdrop of a tumultuous period in English history. Marchmont's vivid descriptions of life at court and his attention to historical detail make this novel a captivating read for fans of historical fiction.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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