The Great Roxhythe
Published in 1922, The Great Roxhythe is a historical romance and historical fiction novel by Georgette Heyer. It is set in the 17th century. Key subjects include kings and rulers and spies.
38 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 19 editions. On Project Gutenberg it was downloaded 558 times in the last 30 days.
At about 403 pages, most readers finish it in 7–8 hours. It is in the public domain in the United States and free to read on Project Gutenberg.
About The Great Roxhythe
Lord Roxhythe is a patriot. He loves his king and his county . . . in that order, with an undying passion. When faced with a mission for his king, King Charles, that many would quaver at accepting, Roxhythe accepts without hesitation. While those around him question if what is good for Charles is indeed good for England, Roxhythe does not. He is a royalist of a different age. Full intrigue, adventure, and rich details of the time and place. This is Georgette Heyer’s second historical novel, published in 1923, was a far more ambitious undertaking than her first, 1921’s *The Black Moth*. The book was suppressed from republication by its author during her lifetime.
Quick answers
Who wrote The Great Roxhythe?
The Great Roxhythe was written by Georgette Heyer and first published in 1922.
What genre is The Great Roxhythe?
It is usually shelved as Historical Romance and Historical Fiction.
How long is The Great Roxhythe?
The median edition has 403 pages, about 7–8 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
Is The Great Roxhythe 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.
What books are similar to The Great Roxhythe?
Readers who like it often enjoy I Promessi Sposi, The Hollow Hills and The Flame and the Flower.
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