Hildebrand; or, The Days of Queen Elizabeth, An Historic Romance, Vol. 3 of 3
"Hildebrand; or, The Days of Queen Elizabeth" is a historical romance novel written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds in the tumultuous backdrop of Queen Elizabeth's reign, following the life of Hildebrand Clifford, whose noble lineage and struggles against villainy intertwine with themes of love and justice. Readers can expect to encounter a blend of intrigue, moral dilemmas, and romantic entanglements throughout the narrative. At the start of the novel, we
see Abigail, a servant, anxiously approaching the bedroom of Dame Shedlock, the wife of the tyrannical Master Shedlock. The opening sets a tone of oppression, as Dame Shedlock is revealed to be suffering under her husband’s harsh rule, her health deteriorating from years of mistreatment. Abigail is keen to share news of a man named Bernard Gray, whose intentions concerning Hildebrand Clifford become apparent. As the characters navigate through conflicts rooted in love, power, and redemption, the opening introduces us to a world fraught with danger and heartfelt struggles, setting the stage for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title | Hildebrand; or, The Days of Queen Elizabeth, An Historic Romance, Vol. 3 of 3 |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth, 1558-1603 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48019 |
| Release Date | Jan 18, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 321 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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