Malcolm Canmore's Pearl (1907)

By Agnes Grant Hay

Book Overview

Malcolm Canmore's Pearl is a historical novel written by Agnes Grant Hay and published in 1907. The story is set in 11th century Scotland and tells the tale of Malcolm III, also known as Malcolm Canmore, who was the king of Scotland from 1058 to 1093. The book revolves around the life of Malcolm Canmore and his relationship with his wife, Margaret of Wessex, who was canonized as a saint after her death. The novel portrays Malcolm as a brave and just king who is deeply in love with his wife and is willing to do anything to protect her. Margaret, on the other hand, is depicted as a pious and virtuous woman who is committed to her faith and her husband. The book explores the political and social landscape of medieval Scotland, including the conflicts between the Scottish and English kingdoms, the struggles of the Scottish nobility, and the role of religion in society. Overall, Malcolm Canmore's Pearl is a gripping historical novel that provides a vivid and detailed account of Scotland's past.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: 1166998371
• ISBN13: 9781166998370
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"