Description

Mistress Margery: A Tale of the Lollards is a historical novel written by Emily Sarah Holt and published in 1868. The story is set in the 15th century and follows the life of Margery, a young woman who becomes a follower of the Lollard movement, a religious group that challenged the authority of the Catholic Church.As Margery becomes more involved with the Lollards, she faces persecution and danger from both the Church and the government. Despite the risks, she remains committed to her beliefs and becomes a leader within the movement.The novel explores themes of religious freedom, persecution, and the struggle for social justice. It also provides a vivid portrayal of life in medieval England, including the political and religious tensions of the time.Overall, Mistress Margery is a compelling historical novel that offers insight into a fascinating period of English history and the lives of those who fought for their beliefs.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.