Bess
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Constance Pratt
Binding: Hardback
Published: Gavin Press, 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light tanning and foxing to some pages,
Bess chronicles the tumultuous life of Bess Throckmorton, a spirited lady-in-waiting within the intricate court of Queen Elizabeth I. This historical novel vividly portrays the clandestine romance between Bess and the ambitious Sir Walter Raleigh, a relationship fraught with peril and royal disapproval. The narrative illustrates the challenges and triumphs of a woman navigating the rigid social structures and political intrigues of 16th-century England. It presents a compelling account of love, loyalty, and resilience against a backdrop of historical grandeur and personal sacrifice. Pratt masterfully details the emotional landscape of her characters, drawing readers into a world of passion and power.
Author: Constance Pratt
Binding: Hardback
Published: Gavin Press, 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light tanning and foxing to some pages,
Bess chronicles the tumultuous life of Bess Throckmorton, a spirited lady-in-waiting within the intricate court of Queen Elizabeth I. This historical novel vividly portrays the clandestine romance between Bess and the ambitious Sir Walter Raleigh, a relationship fraught with peril and royal disapproval. The narrative illustrates the challenges and triumphs of a woman navigating the rigid social structures and political intrigues of 16th-century England. It presents a compelling account of love, loyalty, and resilience against a backdrop of historical grandeur and personal sacrifice. Pratt masterfully details the emotional landscape of her characters, drawing readers into a world of passion and power.