Wermigey or the Weir Amid the Water: A Norfolk Legend of the Beginning of the Wars of the Roses (1865)

Wermigey Or The Weir Amid The Water: A Norfolk Legend Of The Beginning Of The Wars Of The Roses is a historical fiction novel written by William Henry Henslowe and first published in 1865. The book is set in the 15th century in Norfolk, England, during the time of the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars fought between the House of Lancaster and the House of York for the English throne.The story follows the life of Wermigey, a young woman who lives near a weir (a low dam built across a river) in Norfolk. Wermigey is a skilled weaver and is known for her beauty and kindness. She falls in love with a young man named John, who is a soldier fighting for the House of Lancaster.As the war between the two houses intensifies, John is called away to fight. Wermigey is left alone to fend for herself and her family. She is forced to make difficult decisions to survive, including making a deal with the enemy, the House of York.The book explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, as well as the impact of war on ordinary people. It also provides a glimpse into life in medieval England, including the social and economic structures of the time.Overall, Wermigey Or The Weir Amid The Water: A Norfolk Legend Of The Beginning Of The Wars Of The Roses is a captivating historical fiction novel that will appeal to fans of the genre and those interested in English history.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.