Warleigh: A Historical Romance (1884)

Warleigh: A Historical Romance is a novel written by Anna Eliza Bray and originally published in 1884. The book is set in the 17th century and follows the story of a young woman named Cecily Warleigh. Cecily is the daughter of a wealthy English family and is betrothed to a man she does not love. However, when she meets a handsome and mysterious stranger, her life takes a dramatic turn.The stranger, named Philip, is a Catholic and a supporter of King James II, who is facing opposition from Protestant forces. Cecily is drawn to Philip's passionate beliefs and soon finds herself caught up in the political turmoil of the time. As the conflict between Catholics and Protestants intensifies, Cecily and Philip must navigate dangerous waters to stay together and fight for what they believe in.Throughout the novel, Bray weaves together historical events and fictional characters to create a vivid and engaging story. The book explores themes of love, loyalty, and political intrigue, and is filled with action, romance, and suspense. Warleigh: A Historical Romance is a captivating read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and romantic literature.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.