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This historical novel is narrated in the first person by Henry Esmond. He is brought up by Francis Esmond, heir to the Castlewood estate, with Francis's own children, Beatrix and Frank, and grows up in the belief that he is the illegitimate son of Thomas Esmond, the deceased viscount of Castlewood. On his deathbed, Francis confesses to Henry that he is the lawful heir, but Henry keeps the information secret. He and Frank Esmond are ardent supporters of James Edward, the (Old) PRETENDER, who falls in love with Beatrix and ruins his chances for the throne. When Beatrix joins the prince abroad, Henry, who has been in love with her, romances the Pretender; he marries her mother, Rachel, Lady Castlewood, instead and takes her to America.