"Lysbeth, a Tale of the Dutch" by H. Rider Haggard is a historical fiction novel set in the 16th-century Netherlands under Emperor Charles V. The story follows Lysbeth van Hout, a young heiress in Leyden, as she faces the dangers and political intrigue of her time, including the Spanish Inquisition. Lysbeth's journey explores themes of love, loyalty, and courage as she navigates emotional and political conflicts, finds herself drawn to her cousin Dirk amid rising tensions in the Netherlands, and crosses paths with the enigmatic Martha the Mare, who warns of Spanish tyranny. This encounter sets in motion a thrilling plot involving Lysbeth, Captain Don Juan de Montalvo, and the growing movement against oppression, promising a tale where love and rebellion intertwine, shaping Lysbeth's destiny in unexpected ways.
Lysbeth, a Tale of the Dutch
By H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard
Amidst a backdrop of oppression and rising tensions in the Netherlands, a young heiress finds herself caught between love, loyalty, and a desperate fight for freedom.
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About the AuthorSir Henry Rider Haggard was an English writer of adventure fiction romances set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and a pioneer of the lost world literary genre. He was also involved in land reform throughout the British Empire. His stories, situated at the lighter end of Victorian literature and including the eighteen Allan Quatermain stories beginning with King Solomon's Mines, continue to be popular and influential.
Sir Henry Rider Haggard was an English writer of adventure fiction romances set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and a pioneer of the lost world literary genre. He was also involved in land reform throughout the British Empire. His stories, situated at the lighter end of Victorian literature and including the eighteen Allan Quatermain stories beginning with King Solomon's Mines, continue to be popular and influential.
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