A Golden Age (1888)

By Ismay Thorn

Book Overview

A Golden Age is a historical novel written by Ismay Thorn and first published in 1888. The book is set in the 16th century and tells the story of a young woman named Eleanor who is forced to marry a man she does not love in order to secure her family's financial future. Despite her initial reluctance, Eleanor soon finds herself falling in love with her husband and embracing her new life as a noblewoman.As Eleanor navigates the complex political and social landscape of Tudor England, she becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow Queen Elizabeth I and put Mary, Queen of Scots, on the throne. Along the way, she must confront her own beliefs about loyalty, honor, and duty, and make difficult choices that will have far-reaching consequences.A Golden Age is a sweeping epic that combines romance, adventure, and political intrigue to create a vivid portrait of Tudor England. With its richly drawn characters, lush descriptions of the era, and gripping plot, this book is sure to captivate readers who love 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166477215
• ISBN13: 9781166477219
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 366 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"