Below The Salt V1 A Novel (1876)

""Below The Salt V1: A Novel"" is a historical fiction book written by Lady Wood and first published in 1876. The story is set in medieval England and follows the life of a young woman named Maud who is born into a noble family but is forced to become a servant after her father's death. The book explores the social hierarchy of the time and the struggles of those who were born into lower classes. Maud faces numerous challenges as a servant, including mistreatment from her superiors and a lack of opportunities to improve her station in life. However, she is determined to rise above her circumstances and works hard to gain the respect and admiration of those around her. Along the way, she falls in love with a young man named Richard, who is also a servant, but their relationship is complicated by their different social statuses. The book also delves into the political and religious tensions of the era, as well as the role of women in society. Lady Wood's vivid descriptions of medieval life and attention to historical detail make this book a fascinating read for anyone interested in the period. ""Below The Salt V1: A Novel"" is the first volume in a two-part series and is a timeless tale of love, ambition, and perseverance.In Three Volumes.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.