Abbotscourt (1920)

Abbotscourt is a novel written by John Ayscough and published in 1920. The story is set in the early 20th century in the fictional country of Abbotscourt, which is ruled by a monarchy. The plot revolves around the life of the protagonist, John Fanshawe, who is a young Englishman that inherits a large estate in Abbotscourt from his uncle. As John settles into his new life in Abbotscourt, he becomes acquainted with the royal family and other members of high society. He also falls in love with a young woman named Princess Helena, who is the daughter of the King. However, their love is forbidden due to their different social statuses and the fact that Helena is already engaged to another man. As the story progresses, John becomes embroiled in a political conspiracy to overthrow the monarchy and establish a republic. He must navigate the dangerous political landscape while also trying to win Helena's heart. Abbotscourt is a tale of love, politics, and intrigue set in a fictional European country. The novel provides a glimpse into the social and political norms of the early 20th century and explores themes of class, power, and morality.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.