The Constable of the Tower V1: A Historical Romance is a novel written by William Harrison Ainsworth and published in 1861. The book is set in the 16th century and follows the story of Sir Edward de Vere, the Earl of Oxford, who is appointed as the Constable of the Tower of London. As the Constable, Sir Edward is responsible for the safety and security of the Tower, which is a prison for high-profile political prisoners. He soon finds himself embroiled in a complex web of political intrigue and conspiracies as he tries to maintain order in the Tower and protect its prisoners from harm.Along the way, Sir Edward falls in love with a beautiful woman named Cicely, who is also caught up in the political turmoil of the time. Together, they must navigate the dangerous waters of court politics and power struggles, all while trying to keep their love alive.The Constable of the Tower V1: A Historical Romance is a thrilling adventure that combines history, romance, and political intrigue. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and anyone interested in the fascinating world of Tudor-era England.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.