The Princess: Or The Beguine (1855)

By Sydney Owenson Morgan and Lady Morgan

Book Overview

The Princess: Or The Beguine is a novel written by Sydney Morgan-Owenson in 1855. The story revolves around the life of a young princess named Zarah, who is the daughter of the King of Granada. Zarah is a beautiful and intelligent young woman who is adored by all who know her. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she is kidnapped by a group of Moors who seek to use her as a bargaining chip in their ongoing conflict with the King.Zarah is taken to a remote monastery where she is held captive by a group of Beguines, a religious order of nuns. Despite her captivity, Zarah remains strong and determined to escape and return to her father. Along the way, she meets a young man named Alonzo, who is also being held captive by the Beguines. Together, they plot their escape and embark on a dangerous journey back to Granada.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and faith, while also delving into the complex relationships between different religious groups during a time of conflict. Morgan-Owenson's writing is rich and descriptive, painting a vivid picture of life in medieval Spain. The Princess: Or The Beguine is a captivating tale of adventure and romance that will transport readers to a bygone era.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: 1120917719
• ISBN13: 9781120917713
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 548 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"