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My Lady Of Orange (1901)

My Lady Of Orange (1901)

Bailey, Henry Christopher

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Political BiographiesFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1120330750
ISBN13: 9781120330758
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 15 2009
Pages: 264
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.55 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
My Lady of Orange is a historical novel written by Henry Christopher Bailey and published in 1901. The story is set in the 16th century during the Dutch War of Independence against Spain. The main character is a young Dutch noblewoman, Jacqueline van der Gheynst, who becomes known as the Lady of Orange after she marries William of Orange, the leader of the Dutch rebels. The novel follows Jacqueline's journey from a sheltered upbringing in a convent to her marriage to William and her subsequent involvement in the war. It explores the challenges she faces as a woman in a male-dominated society, as well as her personal struggles with loyalty, love, and duty. The book is rich in historical detail, providing a vivid portrayal of life in the Netherlands during the 16th century. It also features real-life figures such as William of Orange, Philip II of Spain, and the Duke of Alba. Overall, My Lady of Orange is a compelling historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal period in Dutch history. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and anyone interested in the Dutch War of Independence.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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