The Child of the Moat: A Story for Girls, 1557 A.D. is a historical fiction novel written by Ian Bernard Stoughton Holbourn and published in 1916. The story is set in England during the reign of Queen Mary I, and follows the adventures of a young girl named Margaret, who is orphaned and forced to live with her cruel uncle in a moated castle. Margaret's uncle is a Catholic loyalist, and Margaret herself is a Protestant. This puts her in danger during a time when religious tensions are high, and she must rely on her own wits ...
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The Child of the Moat: A Story for Girls, 1557 A.D. is a historical fiction novel written by Ian Bernard Stoughton Holbourn and published in 1916. The story is set in England during the reign of Queen Mary I, and follows the adventures of a young girl named Margaret, who is orphaned and forced to live with her cruel uncle in a moated castle. Margaret's uncle is a Catholic loyalist, and Margaret herself is a Protestant. This puts her in danger during a time when religious tensions are high, and she must rely on her own wits and bravery to survive. She befriends a group of Protestant rebels who are plotting against the queen, and becomes embroiled in their plans. Throughout the story, Margaret faces many challenges and dangers, including betrayal, imprisonment, and even torture. But she remains determined to fight for what she believes in and to protect her friends and loved ones. The Child of the Moat is a thrilling and suspenseful tale that offers a glimpse into a fascinating period of English history. It explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the power of faith, and is sure to captivate readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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