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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: 1165910209
ISBN13: 9781165910205
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
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 fiction novel written by Louisa Hawtrey and first published in 1873. The story is set in the 17th century during the English Civil War and follows the life of a brave and courageous woman named Mary Bankes, who is the wife of the governor of Corfe Castle in Dorset. When the castle comes under siege by the Parliamentarian forces, Mary takes on the responsibility of defending the castle and its inhabitants. She proves to be a skilled and resourceful leader, inspiring the people around her to fight against the enemy. The novel is based on real-life events and characters, and the author has done extensive research to provide a realistic portrayal of the historical period. Brave Dame Mary is a captivating tale of bravery, loyalty, and perseverance in the face of adversity, and is a must-read for anyone interested in English history or historical fiction.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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