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 97
... whole day with no other refreshment than a draught of new milk , supplied by a girl as we passed along ; till as the sun was declining , we reached a brow which commanded St. Vincent's Abbey . At the well known prospect my heart dilated ...
... whole day with no other refreshment than a draught of new milk , supplied by a girl as we passed along ; till as the sun was declining , we reached a brow which commanded St. Vincent's Abbey . At the well known prospect my heart dilated ...
Page 189
... whole of this wild scheme , my dear Ellinor , " said she , “ and I think you will unite with me in calling it so . The Queen , ( beyond your revenge in this world ) can amply retaliate on every one dear to you , for the temporary alarms ...
... whole of this wild scheme , my dear Ellinor , " said she , “ and I think you will unite with me in calling it so . The Queen , ( beyond your revenge in this world ) can amply retaliate on every one dear to you , for the temporary alarms ...
Page 228
... whole line of royal ancestors would sweep before him , precluding every idea of a union so dishonorable . His whole estimation , and the success of the war depended , I well knew , on his retaining the affections of the people , and how ...
... whole line of royal ancestors would sweep before him , precluding every idea of a union so dishonorable . His whole estimation , and the success of the war depended , I well knew , on his retaining the affections of the people , and how ...
Contents
Acknowledgments | vii |
Notes to the Introduction | xxxviii |
Chronology of Events in Sophia Lees Life | xlv |
Copyright | |
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