A Palace Prison: Or The Past And The Present (1884)

By Fords Howard And Hulbert

Book Overview

A Palace Prison: Or The Past And The Present is a historical novel written by Fords Howard and Hulbert in 1884. The story takes place in the 16th century and revolves around the life of Mary, Queen of Scots, who was imprisoned in various palaces in England for almost 20 years. The novel is based on true events and provides a detailed account of Mary's struggles and the political intrigues that surrounded her captivity. The narrative also delves into the relationship between Mary and her jailer, Sir Amias Paulet, and the conflicts that arose between them. The book provides an insightful look into the power struggles of the Tudor era and the challenges faced by women in positions of authority. Overall, A Palace Prison is a gripping and informative historical novel that provides readers with a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most iconic figures in British 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165928949
• ISBN13: 9781165928941
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"