Project Gutenberg 2004-12-17 Public domain in the USA. 233 Archard, Charles J. (Charles John) 1860 1916 Archard, Charles John 2007408279 The Portland Peerage Romance Produced by David Garcia and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Portland Peerage Romance" by Charles J. Archard is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story intricately weaves together themes of nobility, heroism, and romance, primarily focusing on the lineage and adventures of the Bentinck family, especially the first Bentinck, Hans William, who played a crucial role in the political upheavals of England during the late 17th century, including the Glorious Revolution. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the illustrious history of the Portland peerage, emphasizing its blend of fidelity and chivalry alongside its connection to significant historical events. It begins by painting a vivid picture of Welbeck Abbey and its notable inhabitants, namely the Duke and Duchess of Portland, who embody the ideal of noble grace. The narrative then transitions to recount the adventures of the first Bentinck in England, detailing his loyalty to William of Orange and his impact on the political landscape of the time, foreshadowing the dramatic family saga that unfolds throughout the rest of the work. This introduction sets a tone rich in historical context, character development, and romantic intrigue, enticing readers to delve deeper into the lives of these fascinating aristocrats. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Great Britain -- Biography Bentinck family Portland, William John Cavendish-Scott-Bentinck, Duke of, 1800-1879 Nobility -- Great Britain -- Biography DA Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Romance Category: British Literature 175283 2025-10-06T09:27:13.736193 text/html 155302 2024-10-28T21:25:46 text/html 138078 2025-10-06T09:27:19.507129 application/epub+zip 139703 2025-10-06T09:27:16.474150 application/epub+zip 122662 2025-10-06T09:27:15.345144 application/epub+zip 247496 2025-10-06T09:27:21.817144 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 230824 2025-10-06T09:27:18.807179 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 204647 2022-09-07T16:02:04.281430 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 161811 2025-10-06T09:27:13.358190 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 141998 2024-10-28T21:25:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17090 2025-10-06T09:27:21.941107 application/rdf+xml 10807 2025-10-06T09:27:15.852131 image/jpeg 2734 2025-10-06T09:27:15.607141 image/jpeg 136517 2025-10-06T09:27:13.751177 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog