The Abbess Of Shaftesbury: Or The Days Of John Of Gaunt (1846)

by George May and John

Book Overview

The Abbess of Shaftesbury is a historical fiction novel set during the reign of King Richard II in England. The story follows the life of a noblewoman named Lady Margaret, who becomes the Abbess of Shaftesbury Abbey after the death of her husband. Lady Margaret is a strong and determined woman who fights for the rights of her fellow nuns and the people of Shaftesbury. She also becomes romantically involved with John of Gaunt, the Duke of Lancaster,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437323049
• ISBN13: 9781437323047
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"