Publisher's Synopsis
Martin Hyde The Duke's Messenger is a novel written by John Masefield. The book is set in the 18th century and follows the story of Martin Hyde, a young man who is forced to leave his home in England and travel to France to deliver a message to the Duke of Ormonde. Along the way, Martin faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including dangerous highwaymen, treacherous allies, and a love interest who may not be what she seems. As Martin navigates the dangerous world of 18th century Europe, he must rely on his wits, courage, and cunning to complete his mission and return home safely. The book is a thrilling adventure story that combines historical fiction with elements of romance and suspense. It is a must-read for fans of swashbuckling tales and historical novels.I was thoroughly ripe for mischief of any kind; my scare had driven away all desire for sleep. I looked at the window, wondering if it would be best to go down my ladder again, to get the ladder in the garden. I was about to do thus, when I remembered the planks in the box-room. How splendid it would be, I thought, if I could get a couple of those long planks across the lane as a sort of bridge.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.
