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The Hopes Of Hope Castle: Or The Times Of Knox And Queen Mary Stuart (1867)

The Hopes Of Hope Castle: Or The Times Of Knox And Queen Mary Stuart (1867)

Martyn, Sarah Towne

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ISBN10: 1166319490
ISBN13: 9781166319496
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 364
Weight: 1.07
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Hopes of Hope Castle: Or The Times of Knox and Queen Mary Stuart is a historical novel written by Sarah Towne Martyn and published in 1867. The book is set in Scotland during the 16th century and follows the story of a young girl named Hope who lives in Hope Castle with her family. The novel is set during a tumultuous time in Scottish history, when the country was torn apart by religious and political conflict.The story begins with the arrival of John Knox, a Protestant preacher who has come to Scotland to spread the word of the Reformation. Knox quickly becomes a controversial figure, as he preaches against the Catholic Church and its practices. Hope, who is Catholic, is initially wary of Knox and his followers, but she soon finds herself drawn to the ideas of the Reformation.As the novel progresses, Hope becomes embroiled in the political and religious conflicts of the time. She meets Mary, Queen of Scots, who is struggling to maintain her hold on the throne amidst the turmoil. Hope becomes a trusted confidant of the queen, and she finds herself caught up in a web of intrigue and danger.The Hopes of Hope Castle is a gripping tale of love, loyalty, and betrayal set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in Scottish history. Martyn's vivid descriptions of the Scottish countryside and her detailed portrayal of the characters make this novel a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish history or historical fiction.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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