Silk And Scarlet (1859)

Silk And Scarlet is a historical novel written by Henry Hall Dixon and published in 1859. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the life of a young Englishman named Arthur Vernon. Arthur is the son of a wealthy merchant and is sent to France to study. While there, he falls in love with a beautiful French woman named Marie de Beaupreau. However, their love is forbidden, and they are forced to part ways. Arthur returns to England and becomes involved in the political turmoil of the time, as the country is divided between the Royalists and Parliamentarians. He fights on the side of the Royalists and is captured and imprisoned by the Parliamentarians. While in prison, he meets a fellow prisoner, a young woman named Lucy. They fall in love, and after his release, they marry. The novel follows Arthur's life as he navigates the political and social landscape of 17th century England, dealing with love, loss, and betrayal. The title, Silk And Scarlet, refers to the colors worn by the Royalists and Parliamentarians respectively. The novel explores themes of loyalty, honor, and the consequences of one's actions. Overall, Silk And Scarlet is a gripping tale of love and war set against the backdrop of a tumultuous period in English history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.