The Stooping Lady

By Maurice Hewlett

Book Overview

The Stooping Lady is a novel written by Maurice Hewlett. The story is set in the 16th century and follows the life of a young man named John Inglesant. John is a member of the Society of Jesus, a Catholic religious order, and is sent on a mission to England to help restore Catholicism to the country. While in England, John meets a woman known as the Stooping Lady, who is a member of a secret society known as the Rosicrucians. The Stooping Lady is a mysterious figure who is said to possess great knowledge and power. John becomes fascinated by her and begins to learn from her, but he soon discovers that her teachings may not be entirely in line with his Catholic beliefs. As John continues on his mission, he becomes embroiled in the political and religious turmoil of the time, including the conflict between Catholics and Protestants. He also becomes involved in a love triangle with two women, one of whom is the daughter of a powerful nobleman. The Stooping Lady is a complex and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of religion, philosophy, and politics. It is a historical fiction that provides a vivid portrayal of life in 16th century England and the challenges faced by those who sought to promote their religious beliefs in a time of great upheaval.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: 1432635662
• ISBN13: 9781432635664
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"