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Title: The Lady of Blossholme

Note: Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: John Bickers, Dagny and David Widger

Summary: "The Lady of Blossholme" by H. Rider Haggard is a historical novel set in the tumultuous times of the Tudor period, specifically around the time of Henry VIII. The narrative revolves around Sir John Foterell, a knight embroiled in a fierce conflict with the Abbot of Blossholme over his lands, which the Abbot claims under dubious circumstances. As the story unfolds, it promises themes of love, betrayal, and revenge against a backdrop of political intrigue and personal tragedy, particularly focusing on Sir John's daughter, Cicely, whose fate becomes intertwined with powerful forces. At the start of the tale, readers are introduced to the setting of Blossholme Abbey and the village that has remained largely unchanged since the days of Henry VIII. The narrative quickly establishes tension as Sir John Foterell receives a letter from the Abbot claiming his lands, igniting his wrath and foreshadowing conflict. As he confronts the Abbot, the threat to Cicely’s future and the perilous stakes of their interactions become transparent. The opening chapters reveal Sir John's fiery character and his determination to protect his daughter, while hinting at Cicely's burgeoning romance with Sir Christopher Harflete, setting the stage for both personal and larger conflicts as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925

EBook No.: 3813

Published: Apr 13, 2006

Downloads: 74

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Henry VIII, 1509-1547 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Lady of Blossholme

Note: Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: John Bickers, Dagny and David Widger

Summary: "The Lady of Blossholme" by H. Rider Haggard is a historical novel set in the tumultuous times of the Tudor period, specifically around the time of Henry VIII. The narrative revolves around Sir John Foterell, a knight embroiled in a fierce conflict with the Abbot of Blossholme over his lands, which the Abbot claims under dubious circumstances. As the story unfolds, it promises themes of love, betrayal, and revenge against a backdrop of political intrigue and personal tragedy, particularly focusing on Sir John's daughter, Cicely, whose fate becomes intertwined with powerful forces. At the start of the tale, readers are introduced to the setting of Blossholme Abbey and the village that has remained largely unchanged since the days of Henry VIII. The narrative quickly establishes tension as Sir John Foterell receives a letter from the Abbot claiming his lands, igniting his wrath and foreshadowing conflict. As he confronts the Abbot, the threat to Cicely’s future and the perilous stakes of their interactions become transparent. The opening chapters reveal Sir John's fiery character and his determination to protect his daughter, while hinting at Cicely's burgeoning romance with Sir Christopher Harflete, setting the stage for both personal and larger conflicts as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925

EBook No.: 3813

Published: Apr 13, 2006

Downloads: 74

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Henry VIII, 1509-1547 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.