The Nest of the Sparrowhawk: A Romance of the XVIIth Century: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Nest of the Sparrowhawk: A Romance of the XVIIth Century: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Nest of the Sparrowhawk: A Romance of the XVIIth Century is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness (1865–1947).
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"The Nest of the Sparrowhawk: A Romance of the XVIIth Century" by Baroness Orczy is a novel written in 1909. Set in Puritan Kent in 1657, the story follows the sinister machinations of Sir Marmaduke de Chevasse, a Roundhead guardian determined to claim his young ward Lady Sue's fortune. Through cunning disguises and ruthless schemes, he removes obstacles standing in his way—including Sue's devoted admirer Richard Lambert. But his elaborate plot entangles his own family in unexpected tragedy and disgrace.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Nest of the Sparrowhawk: A Romance of the XVIIth Century
- Author credits: Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness (1865–1947)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Great Britain -- History -- Commonwealth and Protectorate, 1649-1660 -- Fiction
- Historical fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Romance
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