
In the turbulent aftermath of the Wars of the Roses, a restless noble awakens to a clandestine summons that will thrust him into the heart of a brewing rebellion. Hilyard, a prisoner‑turned conspirator, is handed a secret letter and a swift horse, urging him to rally Sir Robert Welles while powerful lords plot against King Edward. The narrative captures the tense atmosphere of midnight meetings, whispered betrayals, and the uneasy alliances that bind war‑torn England’s aristocracy.
As Warwick and his kin grapple with personal grievances and political ambition, the story weaves together the raw emotions of honor, vengeance, and reluctant loyalty. Listeners will be drawn into a vivid portrait of a fractured realm, where every whispered word and hurried ride could tip the balance between crown and chaos, setting the stage for a high‑stakes struggle that will echo through the ages.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (194K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-03-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1803–1873
Best remembered for vivid historical and supernatural fiction, this prolific Victorian writer also left a surprising mark on everyday language with phrases that people still quote today. His stories mix drama, mystery, politics, and the occult in a way that helped shape popular fiction in the 19th century.
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