John Of Strathbourne: A Romance Of The Days Of Francis I (1898)

By R D Chetwode

Book Overview

""John of Strathbourne: A Romance of the Days of Francis I"" is a historical novel written by R. D. Chetwode and published in 1898. The story is set in the 16th century during the reign of King Francis I of France and follows the life of John, a young Scottish knight who travels to France to seek his fortune. John becomes embroiled in the political and social intrigue of the French court, where he falls in love with a beautiful French noblewoman, Isabelle. However, their love is threatened by the machinations of Isabelle's jealous cousin, who seeks to destroy their relationship and gain power for himself. As John tries to navigate the dangerous waters of court politics, he must also confront his own inner demons and come to terms with the legacy of his family's troubled past. Filled with adventure, romance, and historical detail, ""John of Strathbourne"" is a gripping tale of love and loyalty set against the backdrop of one of the most fascinating periods in European history.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: 1166604683
• ISBN13: 9781166604684
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"