Publisher's Synopsis
A Cavalier Maid is a historical fiction novel written by Emilie Benson Knipe and first published in 1919. Set in 17th century England during the English Civil War, the story follows the life of a young girl named Barbara Winslow. Barbara is a member of a wealthy Royalist family who is forced to flee their home due to the war. Along the way, Barbara becomes involved with a group of Cavaliers, loyalists to the King, and falls in love with one of them, a young man named Jack. The novel explores Barbara's struggles as she tries to reconcile her loyalty to her family with her love for Jack and her desire to fight for the Royalist cause. The book is a tale of love, loyalty, and courage in the face of adversity. It provides a vivid portrayal of life during the English Civil War and offers a unique perspective on the conflict from the point of view of a young woman caught in the middle of it.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.
