The Fall of Somerset V1 (1877)

The Fall of Somerset V1 is a historical novel written by William Harrison Ainsworth and published in 1877. The story takes place in England during the reign of King Henry VIII and centers around the downfall of Edward Seymour, the Duke of Somerset. The novel begins with the introduction of the protagonist, Edward Seymour, who rises to power as Lord Protector of England after the death of King Henry VIII. However, his rule is soon threatened by political rivals and his own ambitious nature. As Seymour becomes more and more tyrannical, his enemies begin to plot against him. The novel follows the various political machinations and power struggles that lead to Seymour's eventual downfall and execution. Throughout the novel, Ainsworth weaves in elements of romance, intrigue, and betrayal, making for a compelling historical drama. The Fall of Somerset V1 is the first volume in a two-part series, with the second volume continuing the story of Seymour's downfall and its aftermath.In Three Volumes.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.