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In Mary's Reign (1907)
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ISBN10: 1164679147
ISBN13: 9781164679141
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 330
Weight: 0.97
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781164679141
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 330
Weight: 0.97
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In Mary's Reign is a historical novel written by Baroness Orczy, first published in 1907. The story is set in England during the reign of Queen Mary I, also known as Bloody Mary, in the mid-16th century. The novel follows the life of a young noblewoman named Cicely Gascoyne, who is caught up in the political turmoil of the time.Cicely is a Protestant, and her family is loyal to Queen Elizabeth I, who is in exile at the time. When Mary I comes to power and begins persecuting Protestants, Cicely and her family are forced to flee for their lives. They end up in France, where they become involved in a plot to overthrow Mary and put Elizabeth on the throne.The novel is a thrilling tale of political intrigue, romance, and adventure. It portrays the harsh realities of life for those who lived through this tumultuous period in English history, as well as the bravery and resilience of those who fought for their beliefs. Orczy's writing is vivid and engaging, and she brings the characters and settings to life with great skill. Overall, In Mary's Reign is an excellent historical novel that will appeal to anyone interested in this fascinating period of English 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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