In Four Reigns

In Four Reigns: The Recollections Of Althea Allingham, 1785-1842 (1887) is a historical fiction novel written by Emma Marshall. The book is set in the late 18th and early 19th centuries and follows the life of Althea Allingham, a young woman who grows up during the reigns of four British monarchs: George III, George IV, William IV, and Queen Victoria.The novel is structured as a series of recollections, with Althea narrating her life story to her granddaughter. Through her memories, readers are transported back in time to witness the major events and social changes that took place during this era, including the Napoleonic Wars, the Industrial Revolution, and the rise of the middle class.As Althea grows up, she experiences love, loss, and betrayal, and must navigate the complex social hierarchies of British society. Along the way, she encounters a colorful cast of characters, including aristocrats, merchants, and servants, each with their own unique perspectives on the world around them.In Four Reigns is a richly detailed and immersive novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century Britain. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, social history, or the lives of women during this period.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.