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 153
... happy . ” “ And happy we will be , my darling , " cried Lady Arundel , pressing her to a bosom melting in her favor , " who can be otherwise blest with such a cherub ? Can you complain , Matilda , when Heaven has left you her ? " " No ...
... happy . ” “ And happy we will be , my darling , " cried Lady Arundel , pressing her to a bosom melting in her favor , " who can be otherwise blest with such a cherub ? Can you complain , Matilda , when Heaven has left you her ? " " No ...
Page 290
... happy . I saw this little feminine weakness with extreme uneasi- ness . The Prince of Wales was distinguished by a manly firmness , which ever wisely weighed the approaching trial , then calmly dared it . For a soul so noble , I desired ...
... happy . I saw this little feminine weakness with extreme uneasi- ness . The Prince of Wales was distinguished by a manly firmness , which ever wisely weighed the approaching trial , then calmly dared it . For a soul so noble , I desired ...
Page 327
... happy given place to reason , when my mother recurred to my mind . ( 3rd ) ] The peculiarity of the situation can alone excuse such a marriage ; but I was born for obedience . Formed wholly of the mild elements , I wept the ...
... happy given place to reason , when my mother recurred to my mind . ( 3rd ) ] The peculiarity of the situation can alone excuse such a marriage ; but I was born for obedience . Formed wholly of the mild elements , I wept the ...
Contents
Acknowledgments | vii |
Notes to the Introduction | xxxviii |
Chronology of Events in Sophia Lees Life | xlv |
Copyright | |
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