Publisher's Synopsis
""John of London: A Romance of the Days of Roger Bacon"" is a historical fiction novel written by Somerville Gibney and published in 1887. The story is set in England during the 13th century and follows the life of John, a young man from London who dreams of becoming a scholar. John's life changes when he meets the famous philosopher and scientist Roger Bacon, who takes him under his wing and teaches him about science, philosophy, and alchemy.As John becomes more involved in Bacon's work, he finds himself caught up in a dangerous plot involving a powerful nobleman who seeks to use Bacon's knowledge for his own gain. John must use all his wit and intelligence to navigate the treacherous political landscape of medieval England and protect Bacon's secrets from those who would abuse them.Along the way, John falls in love with a beautiful noblewoman named Isabella, who becomes his ally in his quest to protect Bacon and uncover the truth behind the conspiracy. Together, they face danger and intrigue as they strive to unravel the mysteries of Bacon's work and expose the corrupt forces that threaten to destroy them all.""John of London"" is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and intrigue set against the backdrop of one of the most fascinating periods in English history. With vivid descriptions of medieval life, characters that leap off the page, and a plot that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, this novel is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction and tales of heroism and adventure.""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.
