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Emily Sarah Holt (1836-1893) was an English novelist. She was born at Stubbylee, Bacup, in Lancashire, 25 April 1836. It is said she was educated at Oxford. In late 1893 when at Harrogate, she became ill and went to her brother in Balham (London), where she died on Christmas... Read Full Overview

The book "" Clare Avery; A Story of the Spanish Armada, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations... Read Full Overview

This book, one of Emily Holt's many historical novels, is set in the reign of Elizabeth, around the time of the Armada, which has a chapter to itself. The story revolves round a moderately well-off family, who really did exist, many details of the family being given in the last... Read Full Overview

Clare Avery

Emily Sarah Holt (1836-1893) was a British novelist most famous for her historical novels. Many of her books contained Protestant themes.

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Clare Avery: A Story of the Spanish Armada is set during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, exploring the challenges faced by a family living amidst political and religious turmoil. The story portrays a young girl's innocence as she navigates a world on the brink of major change,... Read Full Overview

"Clare Avery" from Emily Sarah Holt. English novelist (1836-1893).

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