At The Queen's Mercy (1897) - Paperback

by Mabel Fuller Blodgett (Author), Henry Sandham (Illustrator)

At The Queen's Mercy is a historical fiction novel written by Mabel Fuller Blodgett and published in 1897. The story is set in the 16th century during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England. The protagonist of the story is a young woman named Mary Leigh, who is a member of a Catholic family in England. Mary's family is persecuted for their religious beliefs and she is forced to flee to France to escape persecution. In France, Mary becomes involved in a plot to overthrow Queen Elizabeth I and restore Catholicism to England. However, the plot is discovered and Mary is captured by Queen Elizabeth's agents. She is brought before the Queen and is given the opportunity to renounce her Catholic faith and swear allegiance to the Queen. Mary is torn between her loyalty to her faith and her desire to save her own life. The novel explores themes of loyalty, faith, and political intrigue. It also provides a glimpse into the religious tensions and political struggles of the Elizabethan era. Overall, At The Queen's Mercy is a compelling historical fiction novel that offers a unique perspective on the religious and political conflicts of 16th century England.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.