Publisher's Synopsis
A Cavalier Maid is a historical novel set during the English Civil War, written by Emilie Benson Knipe and first published in 1919. The story follows the life of a young woman named Barbara Winslow, who is the daughter of a wealthy Royalist family. When her father is killed in battle, Barbara becomes determined to fight for the Royalist cause and joins the army disguised as a man.As a Cavalier maid, Barbara experiences the harsh realities of war, including battles, imprisonment, and danger. She also falls in love with a fellow soldier, but must keep her true identity a secret. Throughout the book, Barbara faces many challenges and must use her wit and courage to survive.A Cavalier Maid is a well-researched and engaging historical novel that captures the spirit of the English Civil War. It offers a unique perspective on the role of women in warfare and the struggles of the Royalists during this tumultuous period in English history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
