Silk And Scarlet (1859)

Silk and Scarlet is a historical novel written by Henry Hall Dixon and published in 1859. The novel is set in the 17th century and follows the life of a young Englishman named Ralph Osberton. Ralph is the son of a wealthy nobleman who dies when Ralph is still young. Ralph is then sent to live with his uncle, who is a Puritan and disapproves of Ralph's love for silk and luxury.Ralph rebels against his uncle's strict Puritan lifestyle and runs away to London, where he becomes a courtier and falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Lady Margaret. However, Ralph's love for luxury and his association with the courtiers lead him into debt and trouble.The novel explores the themes of love, loyalty, and the conflict between luxury and morality. It also provides a vivid portrayal of life in 17th century England, including the politics, fashion, and social customs of the time.Overall, Silk and Scarlet is a gripping historical novel that offers a fascinating insight into the lives of the English aristocracy in the 17th century. The novel is well-written and engaging, with memorable characters and a compelling plot.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.