The Lieutenant - Harris Emily Marion

The Lieutenant: A Story Of The Tower is a historical fiction novel written by Emily Marion Harris and published in 1882. The story is set in the Tower of London during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I and follows the life of Lieutenant Arthur Dudley, a young officer tasked with guarding the infamous prisoner, Mary Queen of Scots. As Arthur spends more time with Mary, he becomes conflicted about his duty to the Queen and his growing sympathy for the captive queen. The novel explores themes of duty, loyalty, and morality in a time of political turmoil and religious conflict.Through Arthur�������s eyes, the reader is transported to the Tower of London and given a glimpse into the lives of the prisoners and guards who inhabited it. The novel also features historical figures such as Queen Elizabeth I, Robert Dudley, and William Cecil.The Lieutenant: A Story Of The Tower is a captivating and well-researched historical fiction novel that provides a unique perspective on one of the most fascinating periods 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.

EAN: 9781437324716