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Brambletye House or Cavaliers and Roundheads V2: A Novel is a historical fiction book written by Horace Smith and first published in 1826. The novel is set in England during the 17th century and follows the lives of the aristocratic families of the Cavaliers and Roundheads during the English Civil War. The story revolves around the life of the protagonist, Edward Christian, who is a young man from a wealthy family. He is a Cavalier and supports King Charles I, but his life changes when he falls in love with a Roundhead girl, Alice Herbert. The novel explores the themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal during a time of political and social upheaval in England.The novel is divided into two volumes, with the second volume continuing the story of Edward Christian and his love for Alice Herbert. The book also includes vivid descriptions of the English countryside and the political and social climate of the time.Brambletye House or Cavaliers and Roundheads V2: A Novel is a well-researched and engaging historical fiction book that offers a glimpse into the lives of the aristocratic families during the English Civil War. It is a must-read for anyone interested in English history and literature.In Three Volumes.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.