Queen Elfrida Of The Olden Time (1878)

By J.S. Williams

Book Overview

Queen Elfrida of the Olden Time is a historical novel written by J. S. Williams and published in 1878. The book tells the story of Elfrida, a powerful queen from the Anglo-Saxon period in England. Elfrida was known for her beauty, intelligence, and political savvy, and the novel explores her life and reign in great detail.The story begins with Elfrida as a young girl, growing up in the court of her father, the king. She quickly becomes a favorite of the court, and catches the eye of the king's son, Ethelbert. Despite their age difference, the two fall in love and eventually marry.As queen, Elfrida faces many challenges, including political intrigue, war, and betrayal. She proves to be a strong and capable ruler, however, and is able to navigate these challenges with grace and intelligence. Along the way, she makes many allies and enemies, and the novel explores the complex web of relationships that define her reign.The book is notable for its vivid descriptions of life in Anglo-Saxon England, including the customs, clothing, and daily routines of the people. It also offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of medieval politics and power, and the role of women in this world.Overall, Queen Elfrida of the Olden Time is a richly detailed and engaging historical novel that offers a compelling portrait of one of England's most fascinating queens.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: 116489448X
• ISBN13: 9781164894483
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"