The Fair Isabel Of Cotehele: A Cornish Romance In Six Cantos (1815)

By Richard Polwhele

Book Overview

""The Fair Isabel of Cotehele: A Cornish Romance in Six Cantos"" is a historical novel written by Richard Polwhele and published in 1815. The story is set in the 16th century and revolves around the life of Isabel, a beautiful and virtuous Cornish maiden who lives in the Cotehele estate. Isabel falls in love with a young man named Edmund, who is a soldier serving in the army of Queen Elizabeth I. However, their love is threatened by the political turmoil of the time, as the Spanish Armada is preparing to invade England. The novel follows Isabel and Edmund's struggle to maintain their love and survive the dangers of war and political intrigue. The story is told in six cantos, each with its own unique poetic style and structure. Overall, ""The Fair Isabel of Cotehele"" is a romantic and adventurous tale that captures the spirit of Cornwall and its people during a tumultuous period in English 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: 110438907X
• ISBN13: 9781104389079
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"