Publisher's Synopsis
The Nest of the Sparrowhawk is a historical romance novel set in the seventeenth century, written by Emmuska Orczy in 1909. The story follows the life of Sir Marmaduke Carstairs, a wealthy Englishman who falls in love with a beautiful French woman named Yvonne de Kerlow. However, their love is put to the test when political tensions between England and France threaten to tear them apart.As Sir Marmaduke becomes embroiled in a dangerous plot to overthrow the French king, Yvonne must choose between her loyalty to her country and her love for Sir Marmaduke. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a cunning spy, a vengeful nobleman, and a mysterious highwayman known as the Sparrowhawk.The Nest of the Sparrowhawk is a thrilling tale of love, betrayal, and political intrigue, set against the backdrop of a tumultuous period in European history. With its vivid descriptions of seventeenth-century England and France, its complex characters, and its gripping plot, this novel has become a classic of historical fiction.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.
