The Nest of the Sparrowhawk: A Romance of the XVIIth Century by Orczy

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Author Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness, 1865-1947
Title The Nest of the Sparrowhawk: A Romance of the XVIIth Century
Note Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Nest of the Sparrowhawk: A Romance of the XVIIth Century" by Baroness Orczy is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in the backdrop of 17th-century England, during the tumultuous times of the Commonwealth under Cromwell. The story introduces us to characters such as Master Hymn-of-Praise Busy, the butler with a penchant for Puritanical righteousness, and Lady Sue, an heiress captured by romantic dreams amidst an array of suitors including the brooding secretary Richard Lambert and the mysterious Prince Amédé d'Orléans. The beginning of "The Nest of the Sparrowhawk" sets the stage at Acol Court, the residence of Sir Marmaduke de Chavasse, where preparations are underway for a gathering of Kentish gentry. We meet Master Busy, who disapproves of the festivities as sinful distractions, and Mistress Charity, a serving maid who captures the men's attention with her charm. As the guests arrive for an afternoon of skittles and sack-posset, we learn of underlying tensions, ambitions, and the interplay of social statuses. The introduction hints at the romantic entanglements and dramatic conflicts to come, as Lady Sue's heart is drawn towards the exiled French prince, setting the stage for themes of hidden identities, loyalty, and the pursuit of love against a backdrop of societal expectation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Great Britain -- History -- Commonwealth and Protectorate, 1649-1660 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 12175
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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