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Constancia's Household: A Story Of The Spanish Reformation (1872)

Constancia's Household: A Story Of The Spanish Reformation (1872)

Leslie, Emma

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 1120181631
ISBN13: 9781120181633
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 24 2009
Pages: 260
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.55 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Constancia's Household: A Story of the Spanish Reformation is a historical fiction novel written by Emma Leslie and originally published in 1872. The story is set during the sixteenth century in Spain, a time when the country was undergoing a religious transformation due to the Protestant Reformation. The main character, Constancia, is the daughter of a wealthy Spanish nobleman who is a staunch Catholic. However, Constancia becomes disillusioned with the Catholic Church and begins to explore the teachings of the Protestant reformers. The novel follows Constancia's journey as she struggles to reconcile her newfound beliefs with her family's expectations and the dangers of being a Protestant in a Catholic-dominated society. She faces persecution, imprisonment, and even the threat of death as she fights for her beliefs and tries to spread the message of the Reformation. Along the way, she meets other like-minded individuals who become her allies and friends, including a young Englishman named Ralph who becomes her love interest. The book provides a vivid portrayal of the religious and political turmoil of the time, as well as the societal pressures that individuals faced during the Reformation. It also touches on themes of love, faith, and perseverance. Overall, Constancia's Household is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that provides insight into a pivotal moment in Spanish history.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.

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