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Kenilworth is a historical fiction novel by Walter Scott.

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About Kenilworth

"Kenilworth" by Walter Scott is a historical romance novel published in 1821. Set in Elizabethan England, it tells the story of Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, who secretly marries Amy Robsart while pursuing Queen Elizabeth's favor and political power. Torn between his ambitious courtship of the Queen and his hidden wife's passionate devotion, Leicester conceals the truth with dangerous consequences. As royal festivities at Kenilworth Castle approach, deception and treachery threaten to unravel his carefully guarded secret with devastating results.
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  • Historical fiction
  • Great Britain, History, Elizabeth, 1558-1603
  • Leicester, Robert Dudley, Earl of, 1532?-1588
  • Dudley, Amy Robsart, Lady, 1532?-1560
  • Kenilworth Castle, Kenilworth, England

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Who wrote Kenilworth?

Kenilworth was written by Walter Scott.

What genre is Kenilworth?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction.

Is Kenilworth free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of Kenilworth?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 20 h 59 min.

What books are similar to Kenilworth?

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