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Title: Fair Margaret
Note: Reading ease score: 82.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Juliet Sutherland, Steve Flynn, Tonya Allen and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "Fair Margaret" by H. Rider Haggard is a historical novel set in the early 16th century during the reign of King Henry VII of England. The story revolves around Peter Brome, a young man of noble birth who has fallen into a life as a merchant, and Margaret Castell, the beautiful daughter of a wealthy merchant. Their lives intertwine in a tale filled with adventure, romance, and the complexities of social class, as political tensions and personal rivalries emerge. The opening of "Fair Margaret" introduces a vibrant scene in London as King Henry VII opens Parliament and announces his war plans against France, which captivates the public. The narrative swiftly shifts to Peter Brome and Margaret Castell, who are drawn to the festivities despite Peter's concerns for Margaret's safety. Their chemistry is palpable, and their interactions hint at deeper feelings that lie beneath their familial camaraderie. The conflict escalates quickly when Margaret is harassed by a drunken Scotsman, leading Peter to protect her violently, which sets off a series of events involving the Spanish envoy d’Aguilar and hints at political intrigue that will play a crucial role in the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925
Illustrator: Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe, 1888-
EBook No.: 9780
Published: Jan 1, 2006
Downloads: 104
Language: English
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Spain -- History -- Ferdinand and Isabella, 1479-1516 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Fair Margaret
Note: Reading ease score: 82.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Juliet Sutherland, Steve Flynn, Tonya Allen and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "Fair Margaret" by H. Rider Haggard is a historical novel set in the early 16th century during the reign of King Henry VII of England. The story revolves around Peter Brome, a young man of noble birth who has fallen into a life as a merchant, and Margaret Castell, the beautiful daughter of a wealthy merchant. Their lives intertwine in a tale filled with adventure, romance, and the complexities of social class, as political tensions and personal rivalries emerge. The opening of "Fair Margaret" introduces a vibrant scene in London as King Henry VII opens Parliament and announces his war plans against France, which captivates the public. The narrative swiftly shifts to Peter Brome and Margaret Castell, who are drawn to the festivities despite Peter's concerns for Margaret's safety. Their chemistry is palpable, and their interactions hint at deeper feelings that lie beneath their familial camaraderie. The conflict escalates quickly when Margaret is harassed by a drunken Scotsman, leading Peter to protect her violently, which sets off a series of events involving the Spanish envoy d’Aguilar and hints at political intrigue that will play a crucial role in the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925
Illustrator: Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe, 1888-
EBook No.: 9780
Published: Jan 1, 2006
Downloads: 104
Language: English
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Spain -- History -- Ferdinand and Isabella, 1479-1516 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.