| Author |
Colcock, Annie T. |
| Illustrator |
Gilbert, W. B., active 1902 |
| Title |
Margaret Tudor: A Romance of Old St. Augustine
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Stephen Blundell and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
“MARGARET TUDOR: A Romance of Old St. Augustine” by Annie T. Colcock is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the experiences of Margaret Tudor, a young woman caught in a web of political intrigue and personal peril during her journey to the New World. As an English captive in Spanish territory, her journey reflects the tensions between nations and the struggles therein, particularly focusing on her relationships with key characters including her beloved John Rivers. The opening of the novel sets the tone for Margaret's plight as she writes from captivity in San Augustin, where she has been detained along with other English prisoners. Margaret reflects on her family's tragic history and her hopes of finding her father, which leads her to this perilous situation. The narrative touches upon her relationship with Mr. Rivers, portraying the deep affection and bond they share amidst the chaos surrounding them. As they endure various hardships, including their apprehension by unfriendly Indians and the deceit of the Spanish friar, the stage is set for a tale of adventure, romance, and the fight for freedom against the backdrop of early colonial struggles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
Saint Augustine (Fla.) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
24335 |
| Release Date |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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