
Fair Margaret
'Fair Margaret' Summary
In the backdrop of England's tumultuous late medieval period, Peter Brome, a young man raised by the benevolent merchant John Castell, finds his heart ensnared by the captivating Margaret, Castell's daughter. Their love story unfolds against the backdrop of a society grappling with the power struggles of the ruling monarch, King Henry VII. However, their budding romance is overshadowed by the arrival of the formidable Marquis d'Aguilar of Spain, a representative of the relentless Inquisition. The Marquis, driven by his own agenda, sets his sights on Margaret, adding a layer of complexity to the love triangle. As fate would have it, Peter becomes embroiled in a violent incident that threatens to unravel their lives. The weight of responsibility for this act, coupled with the looming threat of the Marquis's influence, forces Peter and Margaret into a desperate struggle for survival and the pursuit of their love. The story traverses the perilous landscape of medieval England, where power, intrigue, and the relentless pursuit of justice intertwine, forcing the characters to confront their own inner strengths and the complexities of their relationships.Book Details
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H. Rider Haggard
England
Sir Henry Rider Haggard (22 June 1856 – 14 May 1925) was an English writer of adventure fiction set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and a pioneer of the lost world literary genre. He...
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