The Major And The Queen: Or A Royal Grant To A Gallant Soldier (1915)
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ISBN10: 1165766922
ISBN13: 9781165766925
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 146
Weight: 0.45
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781165766925
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 146
Weight: 0.45
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Major and the Queen: Or A Royal Grant to a Gallant Soldier is a historical fiction novel written by Stephen Lyon Mershon and published in 1915. The story is set in the 18th century and follows the life of a British army officer named Major Richard Lacy. Major Lacy is a brave and loyal soldier who has served his country with distinction. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III.Queen Charlotte is impressed by Major Lacy's courage and offers him a royal grant, which would make him a wealthy man. The grant comes with a condition ������� Major Lacy must marry the Queen's lady-in-waiting, Lady Barbara Fitzroy. Major Lacy is initially hesitant, but he eventually agrees to the proposal.The novel explores the challenges Major Lacy faces as he tries to balance his duties as a soldier and his new role as a member of the royal court. He also struggles to win the heart of Lady Barbara, who is initially resistant to his advances.The Major and the Queen is a captivating tale of love, loyalty, and duty set against the backdrop of 18th century England. It offers a glimpse into the lives of the aristocracy and the military during a tumultuous period in British 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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