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St. James's (also written as Saint James's) is a historical novel by William Harrison Ainsworth serially published in 1844. It describes the events surrounding the end of Queen Anne's reign and the dispute between the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough with two Tories for influence over the queen.
William Harrison Ainsworth (4 February 1805 – 3 January 1882) [2] [3] was an English historical novelist born at King Street in Manchester. He trained as a lawyer, but the legal profession held no attraction for him.
Rookwood is a novel by William Harrison Ainsworth published in 1834. It is a historical and gothic romance that describes a dispute over the legitimate claim for the inheritance of Rookwood Place and the Rookwood family name.
King of France: House of Hanover: Charles Duke of Cornwall 1629: King Charles II 1630–1685 r. 1649–1651 r. 1660–1685 (Scotland) r. 1660–1685 (England) Catherine of Braganza 1638–1705 Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland: William II 1626–1650 Prince of Orange: Mary Princess Royal 1631–1660 Princess of Orange: Anne Hyde 1637 ...
The Tower of London is a novel by William Harrison Ainsworth serially published in 1840. It is a historical romance that describes the history of Lady Jane Grey from her short-lived time as Queen of England to her execution.
Charles, 75, took the throne after Queen Elizabeth II’s death at age 96 in September 2022. He celebrated his coronation in May with both William and Harry, 39, present for the ceremony ...
There's new royal drama for us to go over, and for once Prince Harry isn't at the center of it. Turns out things are more than slightly frosty between King Charles and Prince William, who are ...
James the Second is an 1848 historical novel by the British writer William Harrison Ainsworth. It was published in three volumes by Henry Colburn. [1] [2] It is set during the reign of James II and the Glorious Revolution of 1688. [3] It was published the same year as a series of European revolutions broke out. [4]