At The Queen's Mercy (1897)

By Mabel Fuller Blodgett

Book Overview

At The Queen's Mercy is a historical fiction novel written by Mabel Fuller Blodgett and published in 1897. The story is set in England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I and follows the life of a young woman named Margaret, who is orphaned at a young age and forced to live with her cruel uncle. Margaret's life takes a turn when she is accused of a crime she did not commit and is sentenced to death. However, Queen Elizabeth I intervenes and shows mercy on Margaret, granting her a pardon and taking her under her wing as a lady-in-waiting. Margaret soon finds herself caught up in the political intrigue and power struggles of the royal court, as well as the romantic advances of a handsome courtier. Throughout the novel, Margaret must navigate her way through the dangers and uncertainties of court life while also trying to uncover the truth behind the crime she was accused of. At The Queen's Mercy is a captivating tale of love, loyalty, and redemption set against the backdrop of one of England's most fascinating periods in 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: 1104619547
• ISBN13: 9781104619541
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"