Katharine Regina (1888)

von Walter Besant

298 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Katharine Regina is a historical fiction novel written by Besant, Walter and first published in 1888. The story takes place in the 16th century during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I and follows the life of a young woman named Katharine who is the daughter of a nobleman. Katharine is a strong-willed and independent woman who defies societal norms by refusing to marry for status and instead chooses to marry for love. She falls in love with a young man named Philip, who is not of noble birth, and they secretly marry. However, their happiness is short-lived as Philip is accused of treason and is sentenced to death. As Katharine fights to clear her husband's name and save his life, she becomes embroiled in a dangerous political game of power and intrigue. She must navigate the treacherous waters of court politics and make alliances with powerful figures in order to save her husband and protect her own life. Besant's novel is a thrilling tale of love, betrayal, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of one of England's most tumultuous historical periods. With vivid descriptions of court life and the political machinations of the time, Katharine Regina is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and anyone interested in the fascinating history of Tudor England.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.

• Themen: Belletristik Allgemein, nicht nach Genre
• ISBN: 9781120307477
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 15.10.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC