The Knights of Arthur

Set In The Tumultuous Period Of The Late 15Th Century The Novel Follows The Life Of Perkin Warbeck Who Claimed To Be Richard Of Shrewsbury Duke Of York One Of The Two Young Princes Who Disappeared From The Tower Of London. Warbeck'S Claim To The English Throne And The Ensuing Political Intrigue Form The Crux Of The Narrative. Shelley'S Portrayal Of Warbeck Is Sympathetic Depicting Him As A Tragic Hero Caught In The Complex Web Of Political Machinations And Personal Ambition. Through This Character Shelley Explores Themes Of Identity Legitimacy And Power While Also Delving Into The Human Aspects Of Historical Events. The Novel Blending Historical Detail With Fictionalized Accounts Provides A Nuanced View Of A Controversial Historical Figure And The Era In Which He Lived.