Sir Christopher: A Romance of a Maryland Manor in 1644

By Maud Wilder Goodwin

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In colonial Maryland, a widowed woman finds herself caught between religious conflicts and the unexpected arrival of a man who hopes to claim more than just tenancy on her land.

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Culture/Civilization/Society History - American Fiction

Released

2015-02-17

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Summary

"Sir Christopher: A Romance of a Maryland Manor in 1644" by Maud Wilder Goodwin is a tale that transports readers to 17th-century Maryland, where religious and political tensions simmer beneath the surface of colonial life, with the story focusing on Elinor Calvert, a widowed manor owner, her spirited son Cecil, and the arrival of Sir Christopher Neville, a man harboring deep feelings for Elinor, all set within the backdrop of a fledgling colony grappling with faith, love, and survival, as Elinor navigates the challenges of widowhood, the responsibilities of her estate, and the stirring of new emotions for the gentleman seeking tenancy on her land, setting the stage for a romance intertwined with the historical drama of the time.