The Saxon's Daughter - Michell Nicholas

The Saxon's Daughter: A Tale of the Crusades, in Six Cantos is a historical fiction novel written by Nicholas Michell and published in 1835. The story is set during the time of the Crusades and follows the journey of a young Saxon girl named Edith, whose father is killed during the Norman Conquest of England. Edith is taken in by a group of knights and eventually joins them on their journey to the Holy Land to fight in the Crusades.Throughout the novel, Edith faces many challenges, including battles, love interests, and the struggle to maintain her faith in the face of adversity. The story is told in six cantos, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Edith's journey.The Saxon's Daughter is a classic tale of adventure, romance, and heroism set against the backdrop of one of the most significant events in medieval history. Michell's vivid descriptions of the battles and landscapes of the Holy Land transport the reader to another time and place, while his portrayal of Edith's character is both inspiring and relatable. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, the Crusades, or medieval 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: 9781120924889