The Tower Of London

""The Tower of London"" is a historical novel by William Harrison Ainsworth that was first published in 1840. The novel is set in the 16th century during the reign of Queen Mary I of England and tells the story of a group of characters who become embroiled in the political intrigue and violence that surrounds the Tower of London. The main character is a young man named Edmund who is falsely accused of treason and imprisoned in the Tower. He is aided in his escape by a group of conspirators who are plotting against the queen. The novel is filled with vivid descriptions of the Tower of London and its history, as well as detailed depictions of the political and social climate of the time. It is a thrilling tale of betrayal, love, and redemption set against the backdrop of one of England's most iconic landmarks.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.