""Friends Though Divided"" is a historical fiction novel written by G. A. Henty. The story is set during the English Civil War and follows the lives of two friends, Cyril and Aubrey. Cyril is a Royalist while Aubrey is a Puritan, and their political views lead them to fight on opposite sides of the war. Despite their differences, the two friends remain loyal to each other and continue to meet secretly. The novel explores the themes of loyalty, friendship, and the impact of war on personal relationships. Through the ...
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""Friends Though Divided"" is a historical fiction novel written by G. A. Henty. The story is set during the English Civil War and follows the lives of two friends, Cyril and Aubrey. Cyril is a Royalist while Aubrey is a Puritan, and their political views lead them to fight on opposite sides of the war. Despite their differences, the two friends remain loyal to each other and continue to meet secretly. The novel explores the themes of loyalty, friendship, and the impact of war on personal relationships. Through the characters' experiences, the author provides a vivid portrayal of the political and social climate of 17th century England. ""Friends Though Divided"" is a compelling read for anyone interested in historical fiction and the English Civil War.It was a pleasant afternoon in the month of July, 1642, when three young people sat together on a shady bank at the edge of a wood some three miles from Oxford. The country was undulating and picturesque, and a little more than a mile in front of them rose the lofty spire of St. Helen's, Abingdon. The party consisted of two lads, who were about fifteen years of age, and a girl of ten. The lads, although of about the same height and build, were singularly unlike.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.
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