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Brave Dame Mary: Or The Siege Of Corfe Castle (1873)

Brave Dame Mary: Or The Siege Of Corfe Castle (1873)

Hawtrey, Louisa

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ISBN10: 1104626349
ISBN13: 9781104626341
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 13 2009
Pages: 210
Weight: 0.63
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Brave Dame Mary: Or The Siege Of Corfe Castle is a historical novel written by Louisa Hawtrey and published in 1873. The story is set in 17th century England during the English Civil War and is based on the true events of the siege of Corfe Castle in 1643. The main character of the novel is Dame Mary Bankes, the wife of the Royalist governor of Corfe Castle. When her husband is called away to fight in the war, Dame Mary is left in charge of the castle and its defenses. She is a brave and resourceful woman who is determined to protect her home and her family from the attacking Roundhead forces. The novel follows Dame Mary as she faces various challenges during the siege, including shortages of food and supplies, attacks on the castle walls, and treachery from within. She is aided by her loyal servants and a group of soldiers who are determined to defend the castle at all costs. Brave Dame Mary: Or The Siege Of Corfe Castle is a thrilling and inspiring tale of courage and resilience in the face of adversity. It is a vivid portrayal of life during the English Civil War and a tribute to the strength and determination of women in 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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