Publisher's Synopsis
The Lady of the Snows is a historical novel written by Edith Ogden Harrison and first published in 1912. The story is set in the 15th century and revolves around the life of a young girl named Catherine de la Fontaine, who is raised in a convent in France. Catherine is a beautiful and intelligent girl, but due to her illegitimate birth, she is not allowed to marry a nobleman.Catherine's life takes a dramatic turn when she is abducted by a band of robbers and taken to their hideout in the mountains. There, she meets the leader of the robbers, a mysterious and handsome man named Raoul de Valois. Raoul is immediately drawn to Catherine and decides to take her as his wife. Catherine is initially resistant to the idea, but eventually falls in love with Raoul and agrees to marry him.As Catherine settles into her new life as the Lady of the Snows, she becomes embroiled in a web of political intrigue and danger. She must navigate the treacherous world of court politics and deal with enemies who seek to harm her and her family. Along the way, Catherine discovers secrets about her past and learns to embrace her true identity.The Lady of the Snows is a thrilling and romantic tale of love, adventure, and betrayal set against the backdrop of medieval France. It is a timeless story that will captivate readers with its vivid descriptions, compelling characters, and gripping plot.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.
