Publisher's Synopsis
Margaret Tudor: A Romance Of Old St. Augustine is a historical fiction novel written by Annie T. Colcock and published in 1901. The story is set in the 16th century and follows the life of Margaret Tudor, the sister of King Henry VIII of England. Margaret Tudor, after the death of her second husband, is sent to live in the Spanish colony of St. Augustine, Florida, where she falls in love with a Spanish nobleman named Don Juan de Ayala. The novel explores their forbidden love affair amidst the political tensions between the Spanish and English empires. The book provides a vivid portrayal of life in St. Augustine during the 16th century, including the culture, customs, and traditions of the Spanish colonizers. It also delves into the historical events that shaped the era, such as the Spanish Inquisition and the conflicts between the Spanish and English empires. Overall, Margaret Tudor: A Romance Of Old St. Augustine is a captivating historical fiction novel that combines romance, drama, and history to provide a fascinating glimpse into the life of a Tudor princess in colonial Florida.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.
