Publisher's Synopsis
Fire Castles is a book written by Maurine Hathaway and published in 1922. The book is a historical romance novel that is set in medieval Europe. It tells the story of a young woman named Lady Gwendolyn, who is forced to marry a cruel and abusive lord. She escapes from her husband's castle and finds refuge in a nearby forest where she meets a mysterious man named Sir Roland. Sir Roland is a knight who is on a mission to rescue his sister from a rival lord's castle. Lady Gwendolyn joins him on his quest and together they face many dangers and obstacles.As they journey through the countryside, Lady Gwendolyn and Sir Roland fall in love. However, they must keep their feelings hidden as they are both bound by duty and honor. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a group of traveling players, a wise old woman, and a band of outlaws.The book is filled with action, adventure, and romance, and it paints a vivid picture of life in medieval times. Hathaway's writing is descriptive and engaging, and she brings the characters and settings to life with her prose. Fire Castles is a timeless tale of love and adventure that will appeal to readers of all ages.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.
