Publisher's Synopsis
The Redeemed Captive: A Tale Of Ingham Priory is a historical novel written by Arthur Brown and first published in 1875. The story is set in the early 16th century and revolves around the life of a young English nobleman named Sir William de St. Clair. After being captured by French pirates during a sea voyage, Sir William is taken to Ingham Priory, a French monastery where he is held captive.During his captivity, Sir William forms a close bond with the Prior of Ingham, Brother Francis, who helps him to escape and return to England. However, Sir William's troubles are far from over as he finds himself embroiled in a web of political intrigue and personal vendettas.The novel is rich in historical detail and provides a vivid portrayal of life in medieval England, including the religious and social customs of the time. The characters are well-drawn and the plot is full of twists and turns, making for an engaging and suspenseful read.Overall, The Redeemed Captive: A Tale Of Ingham Priory is a compelling historical novel that will appeal to fans of the genre as well as those interested in medieval history and culture.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.
