Red Eve
Overview
Red Eve is a historical novel written by H. Rider Haggard, first published in 1911. The story is set in the 14th century and follows the life of a young woman named Eve, who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant in England. After her father is killed in a battle, Eve is forced to flee her home and seek refuge in a nearby castle. There, she meets a knight named Sir John, and the two fall in love.However, their happiness is short-lived as they are soon caught up in the political turmoil of the time. The Black Death is sweeping across Europe, and the Hundred Years' War between England and France is in full swing. Eve and Sir John find themselves on opposite sides of the conflict, and their love is put to the test.As the war rages on, Eve becomes known as ""Red Eve"" for her fiery red hair and her fierce determination to protect her people. She becomes a symbol of hope for the English soldiers, and her bravery inspires them to fight on.Red Eve is a tale of love, war, and sacrifice, set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in English history. Haggard's vivid descriptions of medieval life and his compelling characters make this a timeless classic that is still enjoyed by readers today.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.
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- ISBN-13: 9781162638805
- ISBN-10: 116263880X
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 11 x 8.25 x 0.32 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.78 pounds
- Page Count: 150
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