The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422-1509. Volume 1 (of 6): New Complete Library Edition

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The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422-1509. Volume 1 (of 6): New Complete Library Edition takes readers on a captivating journey through the lives of the Paston family, a prominent English gentry family during the tumultuous fifteenth century. This collection of letters, spanning nearly a century, unveils a world filled with political intrigue, family feuds, forbidden love, and the struggle for power. As the Paston family navigates through wars, social upheaval, and personal challenges, their letters provide a unique and intimate glimpse into the lives of both the nobility and commoners of medieval England.

Genres: Historical fiction, Epistolary novel, Biography

Themes: Power struggles, Family dynamics, Social class, Love and relationships, Political intrigue

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