Emerald And Ermine - Marguerite Cunliffe-Owen - Bog

Emerald and Ermine: A Tale of Argoat is a novel written by Marguerite Cunliffe-Owen and published in 1907. The story takes place in the fictional kingdom of Argoat, which is ruled by King Alain and Queen Yolande. The main character, Emerald, is a beautiful and kind-hearted young woman who is loved by all who know her. She is engaged to the handsome and brave knight, Sir Guy, but their happiness is threatened by the evil Countess de la Roche.The Countess is jealous of Emerald's beauty and wants to marry Sir Guy herself. She hatches a plot to kidnap Emerald and force her to marry a wicked prince from a neighboring kingdom. With the help of her loyal friends, including her maid Ermine and a wise old wizard, Emerald manages to escape the Countess's clutches and reunite with Sir Guy. Together, they must fight to save Argoat from the invading prince and his army.The novel is a classic tale of good versus evil, with themes of love, loyalty, and bravery woven throughout. Cunliffe-Owen's vivid descriptions bring the world of Argoat to life, from the lush forests to the grand castles. The characters are well-developed and the plot is full of twists and turns, making for an engaging and satisfying read. Overall, Emerald and Ermine is a timeless story that will appeal to readers of all ages.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.