Falkenburg

Falkenburg: A Tale Of The Rhine is a historical fiction novel written by Hamilton Murray and originally published in 1860. The story is set in the Rhine Valley during the medieval era and follows the life of the protagonist, Sir Walter de Vere, a young English knight who travels to Germany to seek his fortune. Upon arriving in the Rhineland, Sir Walter becomes embroiled in a series of political and romantic intrigues, including a plot to overthrow the local ruler, the Count of Falkenburg. Along the way, he falls in love with the Count's daughter, Adelheid, and must navigate the treacherous waters of courtly love and chivalry.As the plot thickens, Sir Walter finds himself in the midst of a power struggle between the Count and a band of rebel knights who seek to overthrow him. Along with Adelheid, Sir Walter must use his wits and his sword to protect the Count and restore order to the Rhineland.Filled with action, romance, and historical detail, Falkenburg: A Tale Of The Rhine is a thrilling adventure that transports readers back in time to the medieval era. With vivid descriptions of the Rhine Valley and its inhabitants, Murray brings the world of knights and castles to life in this classic work of historical fiction.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.