Project Gutenberg 2005-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 120 Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron 1803 1873 Bulwer-Lytton, Edward George Earle Lytton, 1st Baron Bulwer, Edward Lytton Lytton, Edward Bulwer The Last of the Barons — Volume 02 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_of_the_Barons This eBook was produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger "The Last of the Barons — Volume 02" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton is a historical novel set during the late 15th century, specifically during the tumultuous period of the Wars of the Roses in England. The book primarily revolves around the formidable character of Richard Neville, the Earl of Warwick, known as the "Kingmaker," who played a pivotal role in the politics of his time. The narrative explores themes of power, loyalty, and the complexities of noble relationships as England grapples with the conflicts between the rival Yorkist and Lancastrian factions. The story unfolds with the arrival of Marmaduke Nevile, the son of Sir Guy Nevile, who seeks to gain favor with his kinsman, the Earl of Warwick. As he navigates the tumultuous political landscape of the king's court, Marmaduke is introduced to both the splendor and intrigues of noble life, including his interactions with the royal family and the squabbles of various factions vying for power. The plot thickens as Warwick grapples with his deep-rooted loyalties, especially as he prepares to negotiate a crucial alliance with France while contending with the rising influence of the Woodville family, who are connected to King Edward IV. This familial and political interplay, along with Warwick's formidable presence, crafts a vivid portrayal of an era marked by both opulence and turbulence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Great Britain -- History -- Wars of the Roses, 1455-1485 -- Fiction Warwick, Richard Neville, Earl of, 1428-1471 -- Fiction PR Text Historical Fiction Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: British Literature 100570 2025-08-03T12:16:40.457422 text/html 100391 2025-01-11T00:41:13.453948 text/html 117514 2025-08-03T12:16:45.509395 application/epub+zip 116351 2025-08-03T12:16:43.208418 application/epub+zip 103789 2025-08-03T12:16:42.146453 application/epub+zip 252733 2025-08-03T12:16:47.291379 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 242977 2025-08-03T12:16:44.873429 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 200468 2022-09-04T07:03:26.885483 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 89638 2025-08-03T12:16:40.222434 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 84680 2020-12-30T19:41:49 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18479 2025-08-03T12:16:47.428400 application/rdf+xml 16631 2025-08-03T12:16:42.630427 image/jpeg 4145 2025-08-03T12:16:42.387423 image/jpeg 35729 2020-12-30T19:41:49 application/octet-stream application/zip 117599 2025-08-03T12:16:40.468431 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