""Dorothy Vernon Or The Beauty Of Haddon Hall"" is a historical romance novel written by Henry Hastings and first published in 1902. The book tells the story of Dorothy Vernon, a young woman living in the 16th century who falls in love with John Manners, the second son of the Earl of Rutland. However, their love is forbidden by Dorothy's father, who wants her to marry a wealthy nobleman. Despite this, Dorothy and John continue to meet in secret and plan to elope. The novel is set against the backdrop of Haddon Hall, a real-life English country house, and features a cast of historical figures, including Queen Elizabeth I. The book is known for its vivid descriptions of the English countryside and its portrayal of the social customs and expectations of the time. It is considered a classic of historical romance literature and has been adapted into plays, films, and television shows.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.
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