When London Burned: A Story of Restoration Times and the Great Fire
1894
When London Burned: A Story of Restoration Times and the Great Fire
1894
England, 1666. The Restoration has restored the monarchy, but beneath the court's glittering surface, old wounds fester and new ambitions ignite. Into this volatile world steps Cyril Shenstone, a young man of fallen nobility, left to navigate the treacherous currents of post-Civil War England after his father's death. Brave but reckless, Sir Aubrey Shenstone left his son with more debts than distinctions, and Cyril must carve his own path forward while living under the protection of Lady Parton's household. His dream is simple: to become a soldier and win honor in a world that has forgotten his family. But as political intrigue swirls around him and the summer grows dangerously dry, London prepares for a catastrophe that will test every soul in the city. The Great Fire looms, and when it comes, it will sweep away the old world entirely, leaving only the question of what Cyril, and England, will become from the ashes. Henty delivers a ripping adventure that uses the most dramatic year in Restoration London as his stage. The Great Fire of 1666 isn't just backdrop here; it's the crucible in which Cyril must prove himself. For readers who love historical adventures with real stakes and a young hero worth rooting for.
