The Headsman Of Whitehall (1905)

The Headsman of Whitehall is a historical fiction novel written by Philip Sidney and published in 1905. The story is set in 17th century England during the reign of King Charles II and follows the life of a young man named Richard Lovelace, who is appointed as the Headsman of Whitehall - a position that requires him to execute those sentenced to death by the King's court. As Richard carries out his duties, he becomes increasingly conflicted about his role and the morality of capital punishment. The novel explores themes of justice, power, and morality, as well as the political and social climate of England during the Restoration period. Throughout the book, the reader is introduced to a cast of characters that includes historical figures such as King Charles II and his mistress Nell Gwyn, as well as fictional characters like Richard's love interest, Lady Constance. Overall, The Headsman of Whitehall is a gripping tale that offers a unique perspective on the history of England and the complex issues surrounding capital punishment.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.