The Queen's Cup - George Alfred Henty - Bog

The Queen's Cup is a historical novel written by George Alfred Henty in 1898. The book is set in England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I and follows the story of a young man named Cyril Shenstone. Cyril is a skilled archer who becomes embroiled in a plot to steal the Queen's Cup, a valuable prize awarded to the best archer in the land.As Cyril competes in archery tournaments across the country, he becomes more and more involved in the plot, which involves a group of Catholic conspirators seeking to overthrow the Protestant Queen. Along the way, Cyril falls in love with a young woman named Margaret, who is also caught up in the conspiracy.The novel is filled with action, adventure, and romance, as Cyril and Margaret work together to foil the plot and save the Queen's Cup. Henty's vivid descriptions of the English countryside, as well as his attention to historical detail, make the book a fascinating glimpse into Elizabethan England.Overall, The Queen's Cup is a thrilling historical novel that will appeal to fans of adventure and romance, as well as anyone interested in English history.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.