The Hall Of Chavenlay: A Winter's Tale Of 1649 (1852)

By Henry Curling

Book Overview

The Hall of Chavenlay: A Winter's Tale of 1649 is a novel written by Henry Curling and published in 1852. The story is set during the English Civil War and follows the lives of the inhabitants of Chavenlay Hall, a grand estate in the countryside. The Hall is home to the wealthy and powerful Chavenlay family, who are forced to navigate the treacherous political landscape of the time. The novel takes place during the winter of 1649, a time of great uncertainty and upheaval in England. The country is divided between Royalists and Parliamentarians, and the Chavenlay family finds themselves caught in the middle. The patriarch of the family, Sir Richard Chavenlay, is a staunch Royalist who has been forced to flee to France. His son, William, is a Parliamentarian who has taken over the running of the estate in his father's absence.The story follows the lives of the various members of the Chavenlay family, as well as their servants and other inhabitants of the Hall. There are love affairs, betrayals, and political intrigue, all set against the backdrop of the English Civil War. As the winter wears on, tensions rise and the fate of the Hall hangs in the balance.The Hall of Chavenlay: A Winter's Tale of 1649 is a gripping historical novel that brings to life a fascinating period in English history. It is a tale of love, loyalty, and political ambition, set against the backdrop of a country torn apart by war.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120887453
• ISBN13: 9781120887450
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"