Agnes De Tracy: A Tale Of The Times Of St. Thomas Of Canterbury (1843)

By John Mason Neale

Book Overview

Agnes De Tracy: A Tale Of The Times Of St. Thomas Of Canterbury is a historical fiction novel written by John Mason Neale and published in 1843. The story is set in the 12th century and follows the life of Agnes De Tracy, a young woman who becomes entangled in the political and religious turmoil surrounding the conflict between King Henry II and Archbishop Thomas Becket.Agnes is a devout Catholic and a member of the influential De Tracy family. She is forced to navigate the dangerous political landscape of medieval England as she becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow Becket and support the king's power. Along the way, she must confront her own beliefs and values as she is torn between her loyalty to the church and her love for her family.The novel provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of life in medieval England, including the political and religious tensions of the time. Neale's writing style is engaging and descriptive, and he weaves historical facts and events seamlessly into the narrative. The story is both entertaining and educational, offering readers a glimpse into a fascinating period of English history.Overall, Agnes De Tracy: A Tale Of The Times Of St. Thomas Of Canterbury is a compelling historical fiction novel that will appeal to fans of the genre, as well as readers interested in medieval England and the conflict between church and state.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: 1104019515
• ISBN13: 9781104019518
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"