Count De Denia: Or The Spaniards Ransom (1841)

By Horatio Huntley Hoskins

Book Overview

Count De Denia: Or The Spaniards Ransom is a historical novel written by Horatio Huntley Hoskins and published in 1841. The story is set in the 15th century during the reign of King Henry IV of Castile and revolves around the life of the protagonist, Count De Denia, a wealthy and powerful nobleman who is captured by the Moors during a battle. The novel follows the journey of Count De Denia as he is taken to Morocco and held captive by the Moors. The Count's wife, Leonor, is devastated by his capture and sets out on a mission to rescue him. She enlists the help of a group of knights and together they embark on a dangerous and perilous journey to rescue the Count.The story is filled with adventure, romance, and political intrigue as the characters navigate through the complex political landscape of 15th century Spain and Morocco. The novel also explores themes such as loyalty, courage, and sacrifice, as the characters are forced to make difficult choices in order to achieve their goals.Overall, Count De Denia: Or The Spaniards Ransom is a gripping and engaging historical novel that offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the world of medieval Spain and Morocco. Hoskins' vivid descriptions and well-crafted characters make for an immersive and entertaining reading experience.This Book Is In English.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: 116748178X
• ISBN13: 9781167481789
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"