Darnley

Darnley is a historical novel written by Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton, first published in 1830. The story is set in the 16th century and centers around the life of Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, the second husband of Mary, Queen of Scots. The novel explores the tumultuous political and religious landscape of Scotland during this period, as well as the complex relationships between the various characters. Darnley is portrayed as a vain and impulsive young man, who is initially attracted to Mary for her beauty and status, but soon becomes jealous of her power and popularity. Throughout the book, we see Darnley's rise to power, his troubled relationship with Mary, and his eventual downfall. The novel also touches on themes of love, betrayal, and political intrigue, as Darnley becomes embroiled in various plots and schemes. Overall, Darnley is a gripping historical novel that offers a vivid portrayal of life in 16th century Scotland. Bulwer-Lytton's writing is rich and evocative, immersing the reader in the sights, sounds, and emotions of the time period. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish history or the Tudor era.1877. This play was unpublished until after Lytton's death. His son writing the fith and final scene.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.