The Fair Maid Of Taunton: A Tale Of The Siege (1878)

By E.M. Alford

Book Overview

The Fair Maid of Taunton: A Tale of the Siege is a historical fiction novel written by Elizabeth Mary Alford and published in 1878. The story takes place during the English Civil War in the mid-17th century and follows the experiences of a young woman named Mary Blake, who becomes known as the ""Fair Maid of Taunton."" As the city of Taunton is besieged by Royalist forces, Mary becomes a key figure in the resistance movement. She helps to smuggle supplies into the city and provides aid to the wounded soldiers. Along the way, she falls in love with a young Roundhead soldier named Ralph Hopton, who is also fighting for the cause. The novel is filled with action, adventure, and romance, as Mary and Ralph navigate the dangers of war and the challenges of their relationship. It also provides a vivid portrayal of life during the English Civil War, with its political and religious divisions, military tactics, and social upheaval.Overall, The Fair Maid of Taunton is a gripping and engaging historical novel that offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment 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: 1104389088
• ISBN13: 9781104389086
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"