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 originally published in 1852. The story is set in Scotland during the 16th century and follows the life of Isabella Hamilton, a young woman who is forced to flee her home after her father is accused of treason. Isabella finds refuge with a noble family, but soon becomes embroiled in a dangerous plot to overthrow the king. Along the way, she falls in love with a dashing young man and must navigate the treacherous political landscape of the time to protect herself and those she loves. The novel offers a vivid portrayal of life in Scotland during the 16th century, with detailed descriptions of the customs, clothing, and social norms of the time. It also explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the struggle for power in a turbulent political climate. Overall, Isabella Hamilton: A Tale Of The Sixteenth Century is a gripping historical novel that will appeal to fans of the genre and anyone interested in the history of Scotland.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: 1104241927
• ISBN13: 9781104241926
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"