The Two Knights Or Delancey Castle: A Tale Of The Civil Wars (1851)

By Mary Martha Sherwood

Book Overview

""The Two Knights Or Delancey Castle: A Tale Of The Civil Wars"" is a historical novel written by Mary Martha Sherwood and published in 1851. The story is set during the English Civil War and follows the lives of two young knights, Sir Edgar Delancey and Sir Lionel Beaumont. The two knights are on opposite sides of the conflict, with Sir Edgar fighting for the Royalists and Sir Lionel fighting for the Parliamentarians. The novel explores their personal struggles and the impact of the war on their families and loved ones.The story takes place at Delancey Castle, the ancestral home of Sir Edgar, which is besieged by Sir Lionel and his troops. The two knights engage in several battles and skirmishes throughout the novel, but ultimately find themselves at odds with each other due to their differing beliefs and loyalties. Alongside the main plot, the novel also touches on themes of religion, morality, and the importance of family.Overall, ""The Two Knights Or Delancey Castle: A Tale Of The Civil Wars"" is a gripping historical novel that provides a vivid portrayal of the English Civil War and the impact it had on the lives of ordinary people. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or the history of England.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: 1120041813
• ISBN13: 9781120041814
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"