Thackeray, William Makepeace
"Henry Esmondin historia: Hänen itsensä kertomana" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a historical novel published in 1852. Set against the tumultuous backdrop of late 17th and early 18th-century England, it follows Henry Esmond from orphaned childhood through his service in Queen Anne's army. Raised by the Castlewood family under mysterious circumstances, Henry harbors secrets about his true identity that could destroy those he loves. His story intertwines with real historical events and figures, encompassing war, political intrigue, and a complex romantic entanglement spanning generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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