Publisher's Synopsis
Sir Ralph De Rayne and Lilian Grey: A Legend of the Abbey Church, St. Albans is a historical fiction novel written by Francis Bennoch and published in 1872. The story is set in medieval England and follows the lives of two young lovers, Sir Ralph De Rayne and Lilian Grey. The two meet and fall in love in the town of St. Albans, where they both reside. However, their love is forbidden, as Sir Ralph is a knight and Lilian is the daughter of a commoner.As their love grows, they face many obstacles, including the disapproval of Lilian's father and the jealousy of Sir Ralph's fellow knights. The story takes a tragic turn when Lilian is accused of witchcraft and sentenced to death. Sir Ralph must fight to clear her name and save her from the hangman's noose.The novel is rich in historical detail and provides a vivid portrayal of life in medieval England. It also explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal. Overall, Sir Ralph De Rayne and Lilian Grey: A Legend of the Abbey Church, St. Albans is a captivating tale of forbidden love and the power of devotion.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.
