The Castle Of Knaresburgh And The White Mare Of Whitestonecliff (1887)

By Richard Abbay

Book Overview

The Castle of Knaresburgh and the White Mare of Whitestonecliff is a historical fiction novel written by Richard Abbay in 1887. The story is set in the medieval times and revolves around the castle of Knaresburgh and the legend of the White Mare of Whitestonecliff. The protagonist of the story is a young knight named Sir Ralph, who is sent to Knaresburgh by the King to investigate strange occurrences in the castle. Upon his arrival, Sir Ralph discovers that the castle is haunted by the ghost of a White Lady, who is said to be the spirit of a woman who was wrongfully accused of witchcraft and executed by the castle's lord. As Sir Ralph delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a web of deceit and treachery that threatens to destroy the castle and its inhabitants. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful maiden named Lady Margaret, who becomes his ally in the quest to uncover the truth. The novel is full of action, suspense, and romance, and is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and medieval tales.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: 1104482304
• ISBN13: 9781104482305
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 366 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"