Fortunes Of Perkin Warbeck

Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck

by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

Mary Shelley's "Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck" is a historical novel exploring the life and reign of Perkin Warbeck, a man who claimed to be the lost son of King Edward IV. The novel delves into the political intrigue and social unrest of Tudor England, as Warbeck's claim to the throne sparks rebellion and turmoil. It portrays the complex characters caught in the web of power, love, and deception, as they navigate a world where identity and loyalty are constantly tested.

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Mary Shelley lived a literary life. Her father encouraged her to learn to write by composing letters, and her favorite occupation as a child was writing stories. Unfortunately, all of Mary's juvenilia...

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