The Fall of Somerset V1 (1877)

The Fall of Somerset V1 is a historical novel written by William Harrison Ainsworth and first published in 1877. The book is set during the reign of King Henry VIII and follows the story of Edward Seymour, the Duke of Somerset, who rises to power as the protector of the young King Edward VI. However, his ambition and arrogance lead to his downfall as he is eventually executed for treason. The novel also explores the political and religious turmoil of the time, including the rise of Protestantism and the dissolution of the monasteries. Ainsworth's vivid descriptions of the court intrigues, battles, and personal relationships of the characters make for a gripping read. The Fall of Somerset V1 is the first volume of a two-part series, with the second volume continuing the story of Somerset's downfall and the rise of his successor, John Dudley, the Duke of Northumberland.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.