Fair Margaret
Author:
Henri Rider Haggard (3)
Category:
Prose (399)
Novel (273)
British literature (38)
English literature (9)
Translator:
Hayrapet Knyazyan (3)
Age Recommendation: 13+
The story is set at the turn of the 16th century in England and Spain, during the harsh era of the Catholic Monarchs and the Inquisition. The narrative centers on Margaret, the beautiful daughter of a wealthy merchant, her brave lover Peter, and the scheming Spanish marquis Morella. Their clash triggers a series of dramatic events, forcing the characters into a perilous journey across lands. It explores the themes of loyalty, honor, and the trials that true devotion faces in a world governed by political intrigue and religious fanaticism.
