Project Gutenberg 2021-11-16 Public domain in the USA. 257 Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft 1797 1851 Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin Shelley, Mary W. The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck: a romance Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fortunes_of_Perkin_Warbeck Laura Natal Rodrigues "The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck: A Romance" by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the life and tumultuous adventures of Perkin Warbeck, who claimed to be the lost Duke of York, and weaves together themes of identity, legitimacy, and power during the tumultuous Wars of the Roses. As the narrative opens, we encounter a series of characters embroiled in the turbulent conflicts surrounding the throne of England, particularly focusing on the aftermath of the Battle of Bosworth Field. The opening of the novel introduces us to three horsemen fleeing the aftermath of the battle, showcasing their urgency and desperation. They engage in dialogue that reveals their determination to escape to safety while contemplating their connections to noble families and potential allies. The scene shifts as one of the horsemen, disheartened by their situation, insists on parting ways unless they moderate their pace. This emphasizes the themes of loyalty and the perilous nature of political alliances. Ultimately, the fugitives’ flight leads them to a chapel, where they seek solace and assistance, foreshadowing the intertwining fates of Warbeck and the royal lineage he claims to represent. Through these initial interactions, Shelley sets the stage for a tale steeped in historical intrigue and the struggle for power. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Historical fiction Impostors and imposture -- Fiction Great Britain -- History -- Henry VII, 1485-1509 -- Fiction Warbeck, Perkin, 1474-1499 -- Fiction Pretenders to the throne -- Fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: British Literature 1129011 2025-07-26T10:40:40.334784 text/html 1113041 2024-10-18T17:05:38 text/html 710575 2025-07-26T10:40:52.426693 application/epub+zip 736025 2025-07-26T10:40:42.368714 application/epub+zip 633152 2025-07-26T10:40:41.321764 application/epub+zip 949148 2025-07-26T10:40:59.715644 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 924553 2025-07-26T10:40:51.541678 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 911417 2022-09-30T03:54:49.890421 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1085283 2025-07-26T10:40:39.344750 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1065460 2024-10-18T17:05:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17877 2025-07-26T10:40:59.933637 application/rdf+xml 11815 2025-07-26T10:40:41.609710 image/jpeg 2331 2025-07-26T10:40:41.447714 image/jpeg 689477 2025-07-26T10:40:40.442704 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 en.wikipedia