The Recess, Or, A Tale of Other TimesFirst published in an era when most novels about young women concentrated on courtship and marriage, this novel portrays women involved in political intrigues and overseas journeys. It is set during the reign of Elizabeth I, and features as narrators, fictional daughters of Mary, Queen of Scots. |
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Page 272
... King , degrading , if not contemptible . They represented him as national , 2 vain , pedantic , credulous , and partial : wanting generosity to bestow a royal funeral on the body of the martyred saint , his unhappy mother ; yet daily ...
... King , degrading , if not contemptible . They represented him as national , 2 vain , pedantic , credulous , and partial : wanting generosity to bestow a royal funeral on the body of the martyred saint , his unhappy mother ; yet daily ...
Page 300
... King ; half blushing to have gained it by so contemptible an intercessor . I perceived chagrin , curiosity , and disap- pointment , strongly expressed in his really fine features , but I could not pre- vail on myself to confide aught to ...
... King ; half blushing to have gained it by so contemptible an intercessor . I perceived chagrin , curiosity , and disap- pointment , strongly expressed in his really fine features , but I could not pre- vail on myself to confide aught to ...
Page 302
... King came forward to meet me with affability , and seiz- ing my hand slightly saluted my cheek.- " Take courage ... King . Never did the most consummate hypocrite counterfeit a joy so pure , so perfect ; and though I could have brought ...
... King came forward to meet me with affability , and seiz- ing my hand slightly saluted my cheek.- " Take courage ... King . Never did the most consummate hypocrite counterfeit a joy so pure , so perfect ; and though I could have brought ...
Contents
Acknowledgments | vii |
Notes to the Introduction | xxxviii |
Chronology of Events in Sophia Lees Life | xlv |
Copyright | |
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