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This book, set in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, delves into the entwined lives of the young Earl of Essex, his ambitious Countess, and the notorious Viscount Rochester, a favourite of King James I. It explores the Countess's clandestine affair with Rochester, contrasting it with her strained marriage to Essex, a hero of the Elizabethan era. The author deftly weaves a rich tapestry of court intrigue, societal mores, and the clash between personal desires and societal expectations. This historical novel offers insights into the complexities of love, loyalty, and the search for fulfilment in a world of power and privilege, capturing the essence of a tumultuous period in English history.
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Blighted Ambition, or the Rise and Fall of the Earl of Somerset, Vol. 2 of 3
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, set in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, delves into the entwined lives of the young Earl of Essex, his ambitious Countess, and the notorious Viscount Rochester, a favourite of King James I. It explores the Countess's clandestine affair with Rochester, contrasting it with her strained marriage to Essex, a hero of the Elizabethan era. The author deftly weaves a rich tapestry of court intrigue, societal mores, and the clash between personal desires and societal expectations. This historical novel offers insights into the complexities of love, loyalty, and the search for fulfilment in a world of power and privilege, capturing the essence of a tumultuous period in English history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334236211_0
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Blighted Ambition, or the Rise and Fall of the Earl of Somerset, Vol. 2 of 3
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