The Duke of Monmouth V1-2 is a historical novel written by Gerald Griffin and published in 1837. The book tells the story of James Scott, the illegitimate son of King Charles II of England, who was known as the Duke of Monmouth. The novel is divided into two volumes and follows the life of the Duke from his childhood to his execution in 1685. The first volume focuses on the Duke's early life, including his upbringing by his mother, Lucy Walter, and...