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 Project Gutenberg 2015-09-02 Public domain in the USA. 345 Ainsworth, William Harrison 1805 1882 Ainsworth, W. Harrison (William Harrison) Ainsworth, W. H. (William Harrison) Ainsworth, Harrison Ainworth, W. Harrison (William Harrison) Ticheburn, Cheviot Cruikshank, George 1792 1878 Cruickshank, George The Tower of London: A Historical Romance, Illustrated Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tower_of_London_(novel) Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive "The Tower of London: A Historical Romance" by William Harrison Ainsworth is a historical fiction novel written in the mid-19th century. It revolves around the events surrounding the brief reign of Lady Jane Grey, who, despite her beauty and intellect, becomes a pawn in a treacherous political game orchestrated by her ambitious relatives, particularly the Duke of Northumberland. The narrative is set against the backdrop of the titular Tower of London, which serves as both a regal palace and a grim prison, making it central to the unfolding drama. The opening of the novel introduces the somber and foreboding atmosphere as Lady Jane Grey is ceremoniously conveyed to the Tower of London after being proclaimed queen. The scene is filled with pomp and despair; despite the grand festivities, there is an undercurrent of mistrust as the public does not fully embrace her accession to the throne. Jane's reluctance to take on the crown is palpable, accentuated by an ominous warning from an old woman, hinting at the dangers that lie ahead. As the story unfolds, political machinations and personal intrigues are introduced, revealing the complexity of the court and the threats Jane faces from both enemies and allies alike. The tension is heightened as important characters, including Simon Renard and the embattled nobles, begin plotting against her, foreshadowing the tragic fate that awaits her. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en London (England) -- Fiction Grey, Jane, Lady, 1537-1554 -- Fiction Tower of London (London, England) -- Fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: British Literature 1358747 2025-07-20T05:22:00.641917 text/html 1398777 2024-10-24T17:57:42 text/html 20380559 2025-07-20T05:22:23.533758 application/epub+zip 20361977 2025-07-20T05:22:04.881809 application/epub+zip 574776 2025-07-20T05:22:02.039834 application/epub+zip 20810571 2025-07-20T05:22:36.772673 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 20693219 2025-07-20T05:22:18.072721 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 838875 2022-09-22T14:33:08.370778 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1152592 2025-07-20T05:21:57.010878 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1132611 2024-10-24T17:57:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19180 2025-07-20T05:22:37.034642 application/rdf+xml 20521 2025-07-20T05:22:02.213799 image/jpeg 3380 2025-07-20T05:22:02.127800 image/jpeg 47239581 2025-07-20T05:22:01.287886 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia en.wikipedia