Norham Castle (1883)

By Hubert Edward Henry Jerningham

Book Overview

Norham Castle is a historical novel written by Hubert Edward H. Jerningham and published in 1883. The story takes place in the 14th century and follows the life of Sir Walter de Selby, a knight who serves King Edward III of England. The novel is set in and around Norham Castle, a strategic fortress on the Scottish border that is constantly under threat from Scottish raiders.The plot revolves around the conflict between England and Scotland, which is characterized by raids, battles, and political maneuvering. Sir Walter de Selby is a loyal and brave knight who fights for his king and country, but he also has a personal stake in the conflict. His family has a long-standing feud with the Scottish Clan Douglas, and he is determined to settle the score.The novel is rich in detail and provides a vivid portrayal of life in medieval England. The author describes the customs, clothing, and manners of the time, as well as the political and social structures. The characters are well-drawn and believable, and the plot is full of twists and turns that keep the reader engaged.Overall, Norham Castle is a well-written and entertaining historical novel that will appeal to fans of the genre. It provides an interesting glimpse into the world of medieval England and Scotland, and the conflict that shaped their histories.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: 1164912674
• ISBN13: 9781164912675
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"