This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1903 edition. Excerpt: ...Rhys, he left the elder Griffith in charge of the castle and its inmates. The castle proved an easier charge than the two women; for peace, wonderful to relate, was having a brief reign in South Wales at that moment, and with peace came time and opportunity for love-making. Now at Margam, still a noted country ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1903 edition. Excerpt: ...Rhys, he left the elder Griffith in charge of the castle and its inmates. The castle proved an easier charge than the two women; for peace, wonderful to relate, was having a brief reign in South Wales at that moment, and with peace came time and opportunity for love-making. Now at Margam, still a noted country house in Gower, there then lived one of the Mansel family, Sir Walter, young, handsome, and gallant, like all the gilded youth of those days. He o had conceived an affection for the fair Nest, which was reciprocated, but the lord of Kidwelly was a Welshman, and Sir Walter a Norman, and though the racial prejudice was not insuperable, as we know, still it counted for much, and Elirdir forbade the young man the house. But when this unfeeling parent had taken himself off to the Holy Land, the still sanguine lover, though he could not visit at Kidwelly, where the elder brother still kept guard, could readily find means of meeting the fair Nest in the country round, and many stolen interviews were held. Unfortunately, Gwladys also entertained a passion for the Norman lady-killer, in her case, of course, a hopeless one. But her senses were sharpened by jealousy, and she soon discovered that her cousin was keeping secret assignations with Sir Walter. Now, to complicate matters still further, Griffith was in love with Gwladys, and this crafty maiden, who had snubbed him hopelessly, now thought to use him as an accomplice in her revenge. So, flattering his hopes with feigned kindness, she unfolded her tale of Walter and Nest, and wrought him up to such a pitch of fury that he agreed to join her in a dark scheme of vengeance against the Norman. An evil ruffian about the castle, one Merig, was now sent for, sworn to secrecy, and given his...
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 850grams, ISBN:
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Like New. Used-Like New. This is a reproduction of an out of print title. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks, rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry.
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Griggs, Frederick L. Good. No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall The spine is broken but repaired along the inside cover. The cover has some silverfish scars over front and a couple of bump marks on the top side edges.
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Griggs, Frederick L. Very Good in Not Issued jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Highways & byways of South Wales., nice clean text, illustrations, fold-out map, foxing on end pages, minor wear to covers, 418pp. w/index.
