Emily Sarah Holt
Emily Sarah Holt (1836–1893) was an English novelist. She was born at Stubbylee, Bacup, in Lancashire, 25 April 1836. She was the eldest daughter of John Holt whose wife Judith was the 3rd daughter of James Mason of Greens. It is said she was educated at Oxford. In late 1893 when at Harrogate, she became ill and went to her brother in Balham (London), where she died on Christmas Day.
The White Rose of Langley A Story of the Olden Time
Amidst the chilling backdrop of fifteenth-century England, a young orphan's journey from despair to self-worth unfolds.
By Emily Sarah Holt
Mistress Margery
In a world of rigid rules, a young woman's secret study of forbidden scripture threatens to upend her family and everything she knows.
By Emily Sarah Holt
The King's Daughters
In a kingdom shadowed by religious division, two young girls must summon unwavering courage to protect their beliefs from a ruthless queen.
By Emily Sarah Holt
"All's Well"; or, Alice's Victory
In a time of religious upheaval, a woman's unshakeable faith is tested when she is imprisoned through the treachery of her husband, forcing her to fight for freedom and family against the backdrop of a divided England.
By Emily Sarah Holt
For the Master's Sake: A Story of the Days of Queen Mary
In a time of religious persecution, a young girl discovers a powerful new faith that challenges the oppressive norms and offers hope amidst adversity.
By Emily Sarah Holt
Earl Hubert's Daughter The Polishing of the Pearl - A Tale of the 13th Century
In a royal court filled with celebrations and conflicts, a princess's curiosity and a pedlar's arrival spark a journey of identity and faith.
By Emily Sarah Holt
Clare Avery: A Story of the Spanish Armada
In the face of religious and political upheaval, a family in 16th-century England struggles to maintain their way of life as the threat of a Spanish invasion looms.
By Emily Sarah Holt
It Might Have Been: The Story of the Gunpowder Plot
As a family prepares to move to London, their personal struggles become entangled with a deadly plot threatening to change the course of history.
By Emily Sarah Holt
Joyce Morrell's Harvest The Annals of Selwick Hall
In a time long ago, three young women and their aunt capture their lives in a shared journal, revealing secrets of family, society, and self.
By Emily Sarah Holt
Robin Tremayne A Story of the Marian Persecution
In a time of religious persecution, one man must find the courage to stand up for his faith amidst a kingdom where silence could mean survival.
By Emily Sarah Holt
The White Lady of Hazelwood: A Tale of the Fourteenth Century
In medieval England, a countess known as the "White Lady" battles for her son's legacy, while a young maid finds herself caught in the shadows of the past.
By Emily Sarah Holt
The Gold that Glitters The Mistakes of Jenny Lavender
Yearning for a life beyond the farm, a young maid discovers that glittering dreams may hide unexpected hardships and difficult choices during a time of upheaval.
By Emily Sarah Holt
A Forgotten Hero; Or, Not for Him
A young noble girl's life takes a dramatic turn when she leaves home to serve a powerful countess, entering a world of medieval customs and courtly expectations.
By Emily Sarah Holt
Under One Sceptre, or Mortimer's Mission: The Story of the Lord of the Marches
In medieval England, two boys born on the same day—one a lord and the other a servant—find their destinies colliding in a world defined by rigid social barriers.
By Emily Sarah Holt
In Convent Walls The Story of the Despensers
Witness a woman's secret account of a queen's dangerous desires within the walls of royal power and hidden conflict.
By Emily Sarah Holt
The Well in the Desert An Old Legend of the House of Arundel
In a time of greed and moral decay, a neglected young woman embarks on a quest for love, identity, and spiritual fulfillment.
By Emily Sarah Holt
The Maidens' Lodge; or, None of Self and All of Thee (In the Reign of Queen Anne)
In a time of queens and customs, two young women from different worlds must find their place amidst family secrets and societal expectations.
By Emily Sarah Holt
Red and White: A Tale of the Wars of the Roses
Amidst a nation torn apart by war, two sisters face growing up, torn families, and difficult choices between love and duty.
By Emily Sarah Holt
Lady Sybil's Choice: A Tale of the Crusades
As a knight departs for war, a young noblewoman must wrestle with the bonds of family, the uncertainty of love, and her place in a world on the brink of change.
By Emily Sarah Holt
Out in the Forty-Five Duncan Keith's Vow
Amidst political unrest, a young woman records the joys and struggles of her family as they navigate societal expectations and personal desires in 18th-century England.
By Emily Sarah Holt