Sir Roland Ashton: A Tale Of The Times

Sir Roland Ashton: A Tale of the Times is a historical novel written by Catharine Long. Set in the early 19th century, the novel follows the life of Sir Roland Ashton, a wealthy and influential member of society. The story begins with Roland's childhood and his close relationship with his father, a respected politician. As Roland grows up, he becomes more involved in politics and eventually becomes a member of parliament himself.Throughout the novel, Roland is faced with various challenges and obstacles, including romantic entanglements, family drama, and political scandals. He must navigate these challenges while maintaining his reputation and his position in society.The novel also explores the social and political issues of the time, including the Napoleonic Wars, the Industrial Revolution, and the struggle for women's rights. Long weaves these themes into the story seamlessly, providing a rich and detailed portrait of life in early 19th century England.Overall, Sir Roland Ashton: A Tale of the Times is a compelling and engaging historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of the British aristocracy during the early 19th century.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.

Long teaches at the University of Liverpool.