Forest Days: A Romance of Old Times

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Forest Days: A Romance of Old Times

by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James

EN·~16 hours·7 chapters

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COLLECTION - OF ANCIENT AND MODERN - BRITISH AUTHORS. - VOL. CCCLXXXVI.

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FOREST DAYS - A ROMANCE OF OLD TIMES.

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PRINTED BY CRAPELET, 9, RUE DE VAUGIRARD.

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FOREST DAYS

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FOREST DAYS.

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Description

In a world where England’s rolling fields still echo with the rhythm of the plough and ancient woods veil hidden trails, the story opens at a bustling roadside inn near Pontefract. The timber‑bound tavern, its carved beams and modest windows, serves as a meeting point for travelers, merchants, and a spirited yeoman whose reputation rivals that of the legendary Robin Hood.

Against the backdrop of Henry III’s troubled reign and the rising tension with the reformist Earl of Leicester, our protagonist finds himself drawn into a tangled web of loyalty, love, and rebellion. He must navigate court intrigue while protecting the peasantry that depends on the forest’s bounty, and a tender affection blossoms amid the looming conflict. The first volume weaves vivid descriptions of medieval life with a heartfelt romance, inviting listeners to imagine candlelit feasts, the crack of bows, and the promise of a brighter future for those who dare to stand against oppression.

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en

Duration

~16 hours (927K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by Google Books (the Bavarian State Library)

Release date

2015-09-16

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James

G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James

d. 1860

Best known for historical novels that once rivaled the popularity of Walter Scott, this prolific Victorian writer mixed court intrigue, adventure, and romance in dozens of fast-moving books. His career also stretched beyond literature into public service, including years as a British consul abroad.

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