"Over the Border: A Romance" by Robert Barr is a historical fiction that transports readers to a volatile era in England, centering on the Earl of Strafford, Thomas Wentworth, as he grapples with political conspiracies and personal battles while his health declines. The story ignites when Frances Wentworth, who is the Earl's daughter, bravely approaches her father, revealing her existence and unexpected ties to his lineage amidst a gathering of nobles at Hampton Court Palace. As the Earl confronts increasing dangers, Frances faces the perils of royal politics and family expectations that threaten to upend her life. This backdrop evokes a narrative rich with emotional impact, strategical gambits, and a daughter's quest to find her identity within a fractured family circle against the backdrop of a kingdom on the verge of transformation.
Over the Border: A Romance
By Robert Barr
Amidst political conspiracies, an unexpected daughter confronts her powerful father, setting off a chain of events that will test their loyalties and change their fates.
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About the AuthorRobert Barr was a Scottish-Canadian short story writer and novelist who also worked as a newspaper and magazine editor.
Robert Barr was a Scottish-Canadian short story writer and novelist who also worked as a newspaper and magazine editor.
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