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Corfe Castle: Or Keneswitha (1824)

Corfe Castle: Or Keneswitha (1824)

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ISBN10: 1166670961
ISBN13: 9781166670962
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 444
Weight: 1.80
Height: 1.13 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Corfe Castle: Or Keneswitha is a historical novel written by John Fitzgerald Pennie and published in 1824. The story takes place during the 11th century in the town of Corfe Castle, located in the English county of Dorset. The novel follows the life of Keneswitha, a Saxon woman who is forced to flee from her home after the Norman Conquest of England.Keneswitha's journey takes her to the town of Corfe Castle, where she becomes embroiled in the political and social upheaval of the time. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the struggle for power, as Keneswitha navigates the treacherous waters of medieval England.Throughout the book, Pennie paints a vivid picture of life in medieval England, from the castles and battles to the everyday struggles of the common people. He also delves into the complex relationships between the Saxons and Normans, as well as the tensions between different social classes.Overall, Corfe Castle: Or Keneswitha is a gripping historical novel that provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of medieval England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, romance, or 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.

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