RIOT AT GRAVESEND

by William Woods ‧ RELEASE DATE: Sept. 16, 1952

A suspenseful historical novel based on the English peasants' revolt led by Watt Tyler in 1380 in protest over the new head tax, and traduced by the boy king, pampered drresolute cunning Richard II. Set during a dire period of England's history with a toll of war and plague, this spirited reconstruction brocades a sombre backdrop with several believable fictional characters. There is Meg, the rebellious, spoiled daughter of a Gravesend griest, and Robin Belling, an escaped serf who joins forces with Tyler, and Thomas Kybbet, a gentleman's son, who sides with the commoners. Meg runs between these two lovers, and although her heart belongs to Kybbet, she almost marries Belling. The counterplots of upper class connivance, custom and costume of the times provide some handsome detail for a creditable period piece.

Pub Date: Sept. 16, 1952

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Duell, Sloan & Pearce

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Sept. 1, 1952

Categories: FICTION