Isabella Hamilton: A Tale Of The Sixteenth Century (1852)

By John Farquhar Shaw

Book Overview

Isabella Hamilton: A Tale of the Sixteenth Century is a historical novel written by John Farquhar Shaw and first published in 1852. Set in Scotland during the 16th century, the book tells the story of Isabella Hamilton, a young woman who becomes embroiled in the political and religious turmoil of the time.Isabella is a devout Catholic who finds herself caught up in the conflict between the Protestant and Catholic factions in Scotland. Her father, who is a staunch Catholic, is imprisoned for his beliefs, and Isabella is forced to flee to France, where she takes refuge with a group of nuns.In France, Isabella becomes involved in a plot to overthrow the Protestant ruler of Scotland, Queen Elizabeth I. She falls in love with a Scottish nobleman named James, who is also involved in the plot. Together, they work to gather support for their cause and plan a rebellion against the English crown.As the plot unfolds, Isabella and James are forced to confront their own beliefs and values. They must decide whether to continue fighting for their cause or to abandon it in the face of overwhelming odds.Isabella Hamilton: A Tale of the Sixteenth Century is a gripping historical novel that explores themes of love, faith, and political intrigue. It provides a vivid portrayal of life in 16th century Scotland and the complex religious and political conflicts that shaped the era.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: 1165526530
• ISBN13: 9781165526536
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 98 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"