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The Fortunate Union is a historical fiction novel written by Frederick William Baller and originally published in 1904. The story is set in 17th century England and follows the lives of two young lovers, Lucy and Richard, who come from different social classes. Despite the challenges they face due to their differing backgrounds, the two eventually fall in love and decide to get married.However, their happiness is short-lived as they soon find themselves caught up in the political turmoil of the time. The novel explores the conflicts between the monarchy and the parliament, as well as the struggles of the common people during this period. Lucy and Richard find themselves on opposite sides of the political divide, with Richard supporting the monarchy and Lucy siding with the parliament.As the story unfolds, the couple is forced to navigate the dangerous waters of politics while also dealing with personal tragedies and setbacks. The Fortunate Union is a gripping tale of love, loyalty, and sacrifice set against the backdrop of a tumultuous period in English history. Baller's vivid descriptions and attention to historical detail bring the era to life, making this novel a must-read for fans of historical fiction.This Book Is In English And In Chinese.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.
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The Fortunate Union is a historical fiction novel written by Frederick William Baller and originally published in 1904. The story is set in 17th century England and follows the lives of two young lovers, Lucy and Richard, who come from different social classes. Despite the challenges they face due to their differing backgrounds, the two eventually fall in love and decide to get married.However, their happiness is short-lived as they soon find themselves caught up in the political turmoil of the time. The novel explores the conflicts between the monarchy and the parliament, as well as the struggles of the common people during this period. Lucy and Richard find themselves on opposite sides of the political divide, with Richard supporting the monarchy and Lucy siding with the parliament.As the story unfolds, the couple is forced to navigate the dangerous waters of politics while also dealing with personal tragedies and setbacks. The Fortunate Union is a gripping tale of love, loyalty, and sacrifice set against the backdrop of a tumultuous period in English history. Baller's vivid descriptions and attention to historical detail bring the era to life, making this novel a must-read for fans of historical fiction.This Book Is In English And In Chinese.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.