Guy Fawkes: A Historical Romance is a novel written by Harrison Ainsworth, published in 1841. The story is set in the early 17th century during the reign of King James I and revolves around the infamous Gunpowder Plot of 1605. The plot was an attempt by a group of English Catholics to blow up the House of Lords and assassinate the king.The novel follows the life of Guy Fawkes, one of the key conspirators in the plot. Fawkes is portrayed as a complex and intriguing character, who is torn between his loyalty to his fellow conspirators and his own conscience. The novel explores his motivations and the events that led him to become involved in the plot.The story is also a romance, as Fawkes falls in love with a young woman named Viviana Radcliffe, who is the daughter of a wealthy Catholic family. Viviana is also involved in the plot and becomes a key player in the story. The novel explores their relationship and the challenges they face as they try to navigate their way through the dangerous political climate of the time.Ainsworth's novel is a historical fiction that provides a vivid portrayal of the political and social climate of early 17th century England. The novel is filled with vivid descriptions of the period's customs and traditions, as well as the political intrigues and conspiracies that were prevalent at the time. It is a thrilling and engaging read that will appeal to anyone interested in history, romance, and adventure.In One Volume.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.